A review by doomfelter
The Belly of Paris by Émile Zola

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Beautiful descriptions of Les Halles and its wares, and the various characters being petty toward one another is fascinating, but it kinda stops being interesting toward the end.