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A review by bookwormcat
Germinal by Émile Zola, Leonard Tancock
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child death, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism