Le 42e parallèle by John Dos Passos

490 pages first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous challenging medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 311 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
reflective 46%
challenging 38%
informative 38%
dark 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.69

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