416 pages • first pub 1906 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781613821244
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Brown
Publication date: 17 October 2011
Description
A searing novel of social realism, Upton Sinclair's The Jungle follows the fortunes of Jurgis Rudkus, an immigrant who finds in the stockyards of turn-of-the-century Chicago a ruthless system that degrades and impoverishes him, and an industry who...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,442 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
challenging 57%
emotional 54%
informative 46%
reflective 41%
tense 36%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 26% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 33% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, Child deathModerate
Abandonment, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Rape, Pregnancy, Sexual assault
416 pages • first pub 1906 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781613821244
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Brown
Publication date: 17 October 2011
Description
A searing novel of social realism, Upton Sinclair's The Jungle follows the fortunes of Jurgis Rudkus, an immigrant who finds in the stockyards of turn-of-the-century Chicago a ruthless system that degrades and impoverishes him, and an industry who...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,442 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
challenging 57%
emotional 54%
informative 46%
reflective 41%
tense 36%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 26% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 33% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, Child deathModerate
Abandonment, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Rape, Pregnancy, Sexual assault