Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis, E.L. Doctorow

428 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Originally published in 1925, after three years of anticipation, the book follows the life of Martin Arrowsmith, a rather ordinary fellow who gets his first taste of medicine at 14 as an assistant to the drunken physician in his home town.It is Le...

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Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 50%
informative 50%
dark 25%
funny 25%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.64

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