An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

An American Tragedy

Theodore Dreiser with Dan Miller (Narrator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

An American Tragedy is the story of Clyde Griffiths, who spends his life in the desperate pursuit of success. On a deeper, more profound level, it is the masterful portrayal of the society whose values both shape Clyde's ambitions and seal his fat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 766 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
reflective 62%
sad 59%
emotional 44%
challenging 33%
tense 29%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 25%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.6

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