Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis, E.L. Doctorow

428 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Originally published in 1925, after three years of anticipation, the book follows the life of Martin Arrowsmith, a rather ordinary fellow who gets his first taste of medicine at 14 as an assistant to the drunken physician in his home town.It is Le...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

reflective 53%
funny 46%
informative 40%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 26%
sad 20%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 13%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 12%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.64

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