430 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451522511
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New American Library
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
challenging 33%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
sad 16%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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430 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451522511
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New American Library
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
challenging 33%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
sad 16%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.