Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis

Arrowsmith

Sinclair Lewis

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Lewis's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel recounts the story of a doctor who becomes an isolated seeker of scientific truth after he is forced to give up his trade for reasons ranging from public ignorance to the publicity-mindedness of a great foundat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
funny 44%
dark 33%
informative 33%
challenging 22%
lighthearted 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.61

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