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kelseymurphy53's review against another edition
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
frostap's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. When I've had time to process it, that may go up to four.
hider760's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
bro WE GET THE POINT
blueflatfoot's review against another edition
3.0
The book is written in the "slice of life" style of naturalism. Its theme is, "Middle class Americans are unhappy, evasive, self-deceptive, followers who have surrendered youthful idealism for boring unrewarding routine." That said, the style of the writing is intelligent, cleverly revealing and clear. Lewis's presentation of his characters shows an insightful mind at work. He is a talented author. Unfortunately, in the style of naturalism, this story has no plot and no hero.
i_have_no_process's review against another edition
dark
funny
4.75
As relevant and stimulating now as the day it was written.
stephanie30's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Minor: Cursing
brazzelldazzell's review against another edition
4.0
A timeless look at capitalism and consumerism. Despite being set during the 1920's, Babbit still resonated today. A man who prizes status and goods, preaches about the right way (despite not following it himself) and considers himself a solid citizen, begins to question what he is doing after his close friend shoots his wife.
He spirals, experimenting with liberal ideas and stepping out on his wife. All the while members of his old life, caution, express concern and eventually shun him. Realizing what he's lost he flees back to his comfortable old life.
He spirals, experimenting with liberal ideas and stepping out on his wife. All the while members of his old life, caution, express concern and eventually shun him. Realizing what he's lost he flees back to his comfortable old life.
trioplan's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0