Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates

Revolutionary Road

Richard Yates

338 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Frank and April Wheeler, a bright, beautiful and talented couple, are desperate to maintain their dreams of greatness and distinction against the inexorable pressure of their suburban life.

Community Reviews Summary of 4,278 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 66%
reflective 58%
dark 53%
tense 40%
challenging 25%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 34%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 99%

Average rating

3.89

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