Comments on: Classics Circuit Review: Germinal, Emile Zola

By: April 2010 Reading Wrap-Up « Medieval Bookworm

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By: zibilee

zibilee — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:32:52 +0000

I am not sure this book is for me. Aside from the dreariness and the exploration of mining life, I tend to shy away from blatantly political reads. Your review made me realize that this book probably wouldn't make a good read for me. Great review! .-= zibilee´s last blog ..Watermark: A Novel of the Middle Ages by Vanitha Sankaran - 368 pgs =-.

By: JoAnn

JoAnn — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:43:36 +0000

I loved both Therese Raquin and The Ladies Paradise, but it sounds like this one has a much heavier, more political tone. Zola is becoming a favorite, and I do plan to give this one a try... eentually. .-= JoAnn´s last blog ..The Sunday Salon... from Times Square =-.

By: Rebecca Reid

Rebecca Reid — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:08:52 +0000

I think you're reaction is similar to mine (THE MASTERPIECE)-- not a favorite book and one you "forced" yourself to finish, but one that haunts you! I do think I need to give more Zola a try. He has an important historical place in the literary cannon. .-= Rebecca Reid´s last blog ..Library Loot and Friday Finds =-.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:30:50 +0000

This is one of my favourite all-time novels. It's a story that needed to be told-rough as it may be to read. And I think it's still relevant in showing what poverty and lack of education or opportunity really means in the lives of those living it. You can probably tell that I like my fiction to be meaningful.:) And of course it's a classic in historical fiction now too. Glad you stuck with it. Thanks for reviewing an oldie but goodie. .-= Sandra´s last blog ..What I've Read =-.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:04:22 +0000

I kind of want to read this book, even if it does sound dreary. I loved Zola's writing style in Nana and want to read more of his work. .-= heidenkind´s last blog ..Musical Notes: Nana and The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott =-.

By: Exiled By Accident

Exiled By Accident — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:25:30 +0000

You have a point about the dreadiness – I like this book a lot, but the darkness can be a bit unforgiving for the reader.

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:31:55 +0000

That book sounds so heavy, but I think I might like it. I’ve always admired people who are brave enough to work in mines.