Manhattan Transfer by John Dos Passos

Manhattan Transfer

John Dos Passos

362 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

2021 Reprint of the 1925 Edition. Manhattan Transfer is considered to be one of Dos Passos' most important works. The book attacks the consumerism and social indifference of contemporary urban life, portraying a Manhattan that is merciless yet tee...

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Community Reviews Summary of 373 reviews

Moods

challenging 70%
reflective 70%
dark 46%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
sad 30%
informative 23%
tense 13%
funny 10%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 41%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 29% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 29% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.54

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