Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis

Babbitt

Sinclair Lewis with Jose Manuel Alvarez (Translator)

454 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

First published in 1922, this modern classic is a biting satire of middle-American values that retains much of its poignancy today. The novel follows George F. Babbitt, an outwardly successful but inwardly unhappy real estate salesman, as he pursu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews

Moods

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

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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