322 pages • first pub 1899 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679732730
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First published in 1899, this graphic depiction of urban American life centers around McTeague, a "dentist" practicing in San Francisco at the turn of the century. While at first content with his life and friendship with an ambitious man named Mar...
Community Reviews Summary of 418 reviews
Moods
tense 44%
sad 33%
adventurous 22%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Antisemitism, AlcoholismModerate
Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content
322 pages • first pub 1899 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679732730
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First published in 1899, this graphic depiction of urban American life centers around McTeague, a "dentist" practicing in San Francisco at the turn of the century. While at first content with his life and friendship with an ambitious man named Mar...
Community Reviews Summary of 418 reviews
Moods
tense 44%
sad 33%
adventurous 22%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Antisemitism, AlcoholismModerate
Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content