Status Updates From Les dieux ont soif

Gamelin's hypocrisy exposed by change in material condition--rising through the ranks as a revolutionary patriot puts him into an upper class he would have loathed under the monarchy, but he buys the veneer of being morally deserving. Humour: having his card idea refused, love near an execution. Interesting art theory moments like with Elodie's embroidery or women's clothing. Gamelin still principled; he saves a man.

Slice of life, character-driven. Revolution provides backdrop for philosophical discussions w/ characters. Well-researched in terms of culture, art, political intersections, but speaks also to time of publication with rising tensions and World War on horizon. Ruminations on God/nature & whether they're caring or brutal connect to crituque/trust of power. Overly explains character motives. Good, but not gripped yet.