In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck

In Dubious Battle

John Steinbeck

274 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A riveting novel of labor strife and apocalyptic violence, now a major motion picture starring James Franco, Bryan Cranston, Selena Gomez, and Zach Braff A Penguin Classic At once a relentlessly fast-paced, admirably observed novel of social unres...

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Community Reviews Summary of 553 reviews

Moods

tense 68%
dark 50%
reflective 47%
sad 47%
emotional 34%
challenging 28%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 21%
informative 13%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 26%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 29% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.81

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