The Gilded Age by Mark Twain, Charles Dudley Warner

485 pages first pub 1873 (editions)

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Description

Arguably the first major American novel to satirize the political milieu of Washington, D.C. and the wild speculation schemes that exploded across the nation in the years that followed the Civil War, The Gilded Age gave this remarkable era its nam...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.06

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