496 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451530752
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Book
Publication date: 04 December 2007
Description
Sinclair Lewis' world-famous satire of religious hypocrisy and the excesses of the Roaring ʼ20s. Universally recognized as a landmark in American literature, Elmer Gantry scandalized readers when it was first published, causing Sinclair Lewis to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews
Moods
funny 40%
reflective 40%
dark 30%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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496 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451530752
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Book
Publication date: 04 December 2007
Description
Sinclair Lewis' world-famous satire of religious hypocrisy and the excesses of the Roaring ʼ20s. Universally recognized as a landmark in American literature, Elmer Gantry scandalized readers when it was first published, causing Sinclair Lewis to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews
Moods
funny 40%
reflective 40%
dark 30%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.