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Zola is parodying all aspects of modern French society through individual characters. You really see the influence of Balzac on him in this one.
— Apr 09, 2026 03:29AM
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Dr. Sionainn
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The relationship between Miette and Silvère is so tender 🥹
— Jun 01, 2026 02:06AM
Dr. Sionainn
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Noooooooow Zola is getting going again. The character of Silvère is the only heart of the series, and I think it's telling he dies young.
— May 29, 2026 06:28AM
Dr. Sionainn
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The never-ending exposition seems to continue à jamais...
— May 27, 2026 07:25AM
Dr. Sionainn
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Some scenes are genuinely brilliant, but others are such a slog. One of the most uneven texts I've read by Zola so far.
— May 26, 2026 02:31AM
Dr. Sionainn
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The concept of a salon jaune is such a fascinating concept.
— May 08, 2026 12:18AM
Dr. Sionainn
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The image of Félicité poisoning the liberty tree with vitriol is such a symbolically powerful image, especially when you remember Zola perceived the destroyers of the republic as sneaky feminized bodies skulking around in the shadows.
— Apr 17, 2026 02:54AM
Dr. Sionainn
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The idea that Zola is a purely "scientific" writer who breaks with romanticism is total nonsense. This novel is one of sociological gothic horror (though technically, all gothic horror is sociological).
Also, so far this feels like assembling the Zola cinematic universe.
— Apr 02, 2026 02:25AM
Also, so far this feels like assembling the Zola cinematic universe.
