The Graduate by Charles Webb

272 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction classics emotional medium-paced

Description

When Benjamin Braddock graduates from a small Eastern college and moves home to his parents' house, everyone wants to know what he's going to do with his life. Embittered by the emptiness of his college education and indifferent to his grim prospe...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 681 reviews

Moods

funny 46%
reflective 42%
emotional 34%
lighthearted 26%
sad 23%
dark 19%
tense 19%
adventurous 15%
challenging 11%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 38%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 96% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

2.98

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...