Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Fantastic novel with a really unique story. I highly recommend this one for anyone who wants to try Zola for the first time. No prior knowledge needed for the rest of the Rougon-Macquart series.

**Please notice the spoiler warning in the time-stamps!**

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0:00 - Intro
0:55 - plot synopsis
6:07 - my feelings
9:30 - no spoilers?
10:20 - spoilers start!
13:03 - spoilers finished!