327 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451520524
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Babbitt is a satirical novel about American culture and society that critiques the vacuity of middle class life and the social pressure toward conformity. The controversy provoked by Babbitt was influential in the decision to award the Nobel Prize...
Community Reviews Summary of 600 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
challenging 27%
dark 16%
informative 11%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 42% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, AlcoholMinor
Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism
327 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451520524
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Babbitt is a satirical novel about American culture and society that critiques the vacuity of middle class life and the social pressure toward conformity. The controversy provoked by Babbitt was influential in the decision to award the Nobel Prize...
Community Reviews Summary of 600 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
challenging 27%
dark 16%
informative 11%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 42% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, AlcoholMinor
Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism