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Les Zorribles

Les Zorribles

FantasyLiterary Fiction
Pages
318
Published
1994
Language
French

Synopsis

In a dystopian London, a group of sewer-dwelling outcasts known as the 'Zorribles' navigate a society that has forgotten them. Led by the charismatic but flawed hero, J.J. Jones, they embark on a journey to reclaim their place in the world above. This satirical fantasy explores themes of class, power, and the human condition through a darkly humorous lens.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

FunnyDarkThought-Provoking
Anti-Hero

Genres

Fantasy Literary Fiction

Authors

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Alain Robert

Alain Robert, known for his extraordinary free climbing, is also an author with a surprisingly varied catalog. His books range from the biographical "With Bare Hands" and "L'homme-araignée" to the children's title "Les Zorribles" and even "Advanced calculus for users.

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Michael De Larrabeiti

Michael De Larrabeiti is widely recognized for his Borribles series, a gritty urban fantasy adventure. He also explored other imaginative worlds in books like Imaginary Lands and Les Zorribles, alongside the more grounded Foxes' Oven.