Estela asked this question about Germinal:
Do I need to read all the former books from Les Rougon-Macquart series before reading Germinal?
Stebbins While they can be read in any order, I feel that it's best to start with "The Fortune of the Rougons" and end with "The Doctor Pascal".…moreWhile they can be read in any order, I feel that it's best to start with "The Fortune of the Rougons" and end with "The Doctor Pascal".(less)
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Perce-neige It's really not necessary to understand the story. Each novel of the sage is an independent story. ...more
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