Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis

Elmer Gantry

Sinclair Lewis

498 pages first pub 1927 (editions) user-added

fiction classics religion reflective slow-paced

Description

First published in English in 1927, “Elmer Gantry” is Sinclair Lewis’ novel which satirizes the Christian fundamentalist and evangelistic movements of the early part of the 20th century. From the 17th century onward there have been a number of eff...

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Community Reviews Summary of 211 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
funny 40%
reflective 40%
dark 30%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.9

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