Meet the Cast
Thérèse Raquin
Calm on the Outside, Saucy on the InsideThérèse is like a perpetual fish out of water in this book. She is introduced to us as the fiery daughter of a French Captain and a beautiful Algerian moth...
Laurent
Mr. Animal Appetite…Laurent is the yang to Camille's yin. He's described as having a "sanguine beauty" with "swelling, well-developed muscles" and "thick, firm flesh" (5.10). Yowza. The keyword h...
Camille
A Good-for-Nothing Husband… There's nothing better than a man who's described as looking like a "sickly, spoiled child" (1.15), are we right, ladies? Not to mention being "small, puny and listles...
Madame Raquin
Are You Sure This Book Isn't About Me?Overprotective and manipulative, Madame Raquin is a bit of an acquired taste. She's the mastermind behind Thérèse and Camille's marriage, which she sees as a...
Minor Characters
MichaudMichaud is like the lubricant for the machine of the novel. He's a retired police commissioner and an old friend of Madame Raquin. He also attends the Raquin's weekly Thursday gatherings. He...