337 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780837162218
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Praeger
Publication date: 29 October 1971
Description
From the moment of its publication in 1961, Revolutionary Road was hailed as a masterpiece of realistic fiction and as the most evocative portrayal of the opulent desolation of the American suburbs. It's the story of Frank and April Wheeler, a bri...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,899 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
reflective 62%
dark 56%
tense 42%
challenging 25%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Infidelity
337 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780837162218
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Praeger
Publication date: 29 October 1971
Description
From the moment of its publication in 1961, Revolutionary Road was hailed as a masterpiece of realistic fiction and as the most evocative portrayal of the opulent desolation of the American suburbs. It's the story of Frank and April Wheeler, a bri...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,899 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
reflective 62%
dark 56%
tense 42%
challenging 25%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Infidelity