In Dubious Battle by Warren G. French, John Steinbeck

In Dubious Battle

Warren G. French, John Steinbeck

304 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

At once a relentlessly fast-paced, admirably observed novel of social unrest and the story of a young man’s struggle for identity, In Dubious Battle is set in the California apple country, where a strike by migrant workers against rapacious landow...

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Community Reviews Summary of 460 reviews

Moods

tense 67%
dark 53%
sad 50%
reflective 39%
challenging 35%
emotional 32%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
hopeful 14%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 25%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 25% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.82

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