Nana by Émile Zola

Nana

Les Rougon-Macquart #9

Émile Zola

361 pages • first pub 1880 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced
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Nana by Émile Zola is ideal for readers who appreciate unflinching social critiques wrapped in vivid, atmospheric storytelling, exploring the darker undercurrents of power and desire in a rapidly changing society.

Community Reviews

3.65
based on 1,503 reviews

Moods

reflective: 56%

dark: 46%

sad: 41%

emotional: 33%

challenging: 32%

funny: 23%

tense: 15%

adventurous: 13%

informative: 9%

lighthearted: 5%

mysterious: 4%

hopeful: 1%

Pace

1% of readers chose fast
34% of readers chose medium
63% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
75% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

34% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

90% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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