The Dream by Émile Zola, Émile Zola

300 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Readers who savor introspective, emotionally rich narratives set against vividly rendered historical backdrops, appreciating slow-burning literary exploration of human resilience and beauty amidst harsh realities, will find The Dream deeply compelling.

Description

During the severe winter of 1860 the river Oise was frozen over and the plains of Lower Picardy were covered with deep snow. On Christmas Day, especially, a heavy squall from the north-east had almost buried the little city of Beaumont. The snow, ...

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Community Reviews

3.38
based on 185 reviews

Moods

sad: 78%

emotional: 57%

reflective: 57%

hopeful: 31%

dark: 15%

inspiring: 15%

mysterious: 15%

challenging: 10%

relaxing: 10%

informative: 5%

lighthearted: 5%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

41% of readers chose A mix
58% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

93% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

86% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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