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A review by brazzelldazzell
Babbit by Sinclair Lewis
4.0
A timeless look at capitalism and consumerism. Despite being set during the 1920's, Babbit still resonated today. A man who prizes status and goods, preaches about the right way (despite not following it himself) and considers himself a solid citizen, begins to question what he is doing after his close friend shoots his wife.
He spirals, experimenting with liberal ideas and stepping out on his wife. All the while members of his old life, caution, express concern and eventually shun him. Realizing what he's lost he flees back to his comfortable old life.
He spirals, experimenting with liberal ideas and stepping out on his wife. All the while members of his old life, caution, express concern and eventually shun him. Realizing what he's lost he flees back to his comfortable old life.