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An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

maggie_gentner's review

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slow-paced

1.0

chewbazza's review

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dark reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

sanmarri's review against another edition

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5.0

Мне очень понравилась эта история. Прежде всего - своей сложностью, даже двусмысленностью. Мы знакомимся с главным героем и вместе с ним проходим его путь от мальчика из религиозной семьи до взрослого, пусть и немного запутавшегося, человека. Мы знаем мотивы всех его поступков, которые сами по себе несут негативный характер, но вполне могут быть оправданы обстоятельствами.
Трагедия героя состоит в самой американской мечте: в том, как трудно ее достичь и как невозможно от нее отказаться. До последней страницы я не знала исхода и не знала однозначного ответа на тот вопрос, который проходит через весь роман, - виноват ли человек в стремлении к мечте? может ли она являться оправданием? и возможно ли перестать желать, если знаешь, что она неосуществима?
Словом, читать.

bb9159's review

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challenging dark tense medium-paced

5.0

lise_haag's review

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

azure_dawn's review

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adventurous dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Clyde is an idiot, Roberta is a sweetheart, Gilbert is a Waifu, the defending guys are my father figures, and the last portion of the story is literally balls-swelling. When Clyde said goodbye to all the inmates in prison before his execution, and they responded to him saying goodbye i was literally almost crying. Love this book, despite how lengthy it is. There are a few flaws in presentation, which is why it’s not 5/5

books_and_tea_with_me's review

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2.0

it was longer than it had to be. too wordy, but still a good story.

lisahelene's review

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3.0

I normally prefer long books, once I get to know the characters I like to spend some time with them. This book was very repetitive at times so it got rather painful to get through.

zritsa's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cj24's review

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5.0

One of my favorites! I have a 1st edition of this one.