380 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099264712
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
George E. Babbitt is a prosperous, unpleasant, real estate agent from Zenith, Ohio. His middle-class existence is shattered when his friend is convicted of murdering his wife. Babbitt tries to become a less materialistic person but to no avail.
Community Reviews Summary of 688 reviews
Moods
funny 53%
challenging 19%
dark 19%
lighthearted 11%
informative 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, AlcoholMinor
Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism380 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099264712
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
George E. Babbitt is a prosperous, unpleasant, real estate agent from Zenith, Ohio. His middle-class existence is shattered when his friend is convicted of murdering his wife. Babbitt tries to become a less materialistic person but to no avail.
Community Reviews Summary of 688 reviews
Moods
funny 53%
challenging 19%
dark 19%
lighthearted 11%
informative 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, AlcoholMinor
Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism