The Iron Heel by Jack London, Matt Soar

The Iron Heel

Jack London, Matt Soar

354 pages first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction challenging slow-paced

Description

A dystopian novel about the terrible oppressions of an American oligarchy at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, and the struggles of a socialist revolutionary movement.

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Moods

challenging 77%
reflective 72%
dark 61%
informative 38%
tense 27%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 16%
sad 16%
emotional 11%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 40% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.4

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