An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

An American Tragedy

Theodore Dreiser

866 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

An American Masterpiece

Clyde Griffiths finds his social-climbing aspirations and love for a rich and beautiful debutante threatened when his lower-class pregnant girlfriend gives him an ultimatum.

Community Reviews Summary of 776 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
reflective 64%
sad 60%
emotional 42%
challenging 32%
tense 28%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 24%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.6

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