Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis
Babbitt

Sinclair Lewis

Babbitt

Sinclair Lewis

380 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

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.

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Community Reviews Summary of 688 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
funny 53%
challenging 19%
dark 19%
lighthearted 11%
informative 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 56%
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

3.49

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