The Jungle by Upton Sinclair

The Jungle

Upton Sinclair

374 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging dark emotional slow-paced
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Description

The horrifying conditions of the Chicago stockyards are revealed through this narrative of a young immigrant's struggles in America.

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Moods

dark 81%
sad 69%
emotional 49%
challenging 47%
informative 46%
reflective 38%
tense 36%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 6%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 28% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 30% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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