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538 pages • first pub 1885 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192837028
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Germinal by Émile Zola is a powerful and provocative novel that is a perfect fit for readers who are passionate about social justice, the struggles of the working class, and the human cost of capitalism, and who are looking for a rich and immersive literary experience that explores the complexities of everyday relationships and the call for freedom from oppression.
Description
With flawless construction and impeccable detail, Germinal chronicles the conflicts, lusts, and deprivation of life in the coal fields of nineteenth-century France. A father and three of seven children work brutal hours, facing such hazards as lan...
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Moods
dark: 74%
sad: 72%
emotional: 59%
tense: 53%
reflective: 50%
challenging: 42%
informative: 31%
inspiring: 12%
adventurous: 10%
hopeful: 9%
mysterious: 2%
funny: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Child deathMinor
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Police brutality538 pages • first pub 1885 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192837028
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Germinal by Émile Zola is a powerful and provocative novel that is a perfect fit for readers who are passionate about social justice, the struggles of the working class, and the human cost of capitalism, and who are looking for a rich and immersive literary experience that explores the complexities of everyday relationships and the call for freedom from oppression.
Description
With flawless construction and impeccable detail, Germinal chronicles the conflicts, lusts, and deprivation of life in the coal fields of nineteenth-century France. A father and three of seven children work brutal hours, facing such hazards as lan...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 74%
sad: 72%
emotional: 59%
tense: 53%
reflective: 50%
challenging: 42%
informative: 31%
inspiring: 12%
adventurous: 10%
hopeful: 9%
mysterious: 2%
funny: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Child deathMinor
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Police brutality