Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis

Babbitt

Sinclair Lewis

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

348 pages | first published 1922

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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...
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Summary of 229 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
funny 66%
challenging 25%
dark 16%
informative 16%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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