Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis

Elmer Gantry

Sinclair Lewis

314 pages first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics religion reflective slow-paced

Description

Today universally recognized as a landmark in American literature, Elmer Gantry scandalized readers when it was first published, causing Sinclair Lewis to be "invited" to a jail cell in New Hampshire and to his own lynching in Virginia. His portra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
funny 40%
reflective 40%
dark 30%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.91

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