McTeague by Frank Norris

McTeague

Frank Norris

356 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced

Description

A lesser-known American classic, McTeague explores the darker side of success and the pitfalls of marriage for a turn-of-the-century couple.McTeague is the story of a poor dentist scraping by in San Francisco at the end of the 19th century, and hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 355 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.35

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