An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

An American Tragedy

Theodore Dreiser with Richard R. Lingeman

859 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

On one level, An American Tragedy is the story of the corruption and destruction of one man, Clyde Griffiths, who forfeits his life in desperate pursuit of success. On a deeper, more profound level, the novel represents a massive portrayal of the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 752 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 62%
sad 58%
emotional 41%
challenging 33%
tense 29%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 20%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.59

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