The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey

The Monkey Wrench Gang

Monkey Wrench Gang #1

Edward Abbey

387 pages • first pub 1975 (editions) user-added

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Ex-Green Beret George Hayduke has returned from war to find his beloved southwestern desert threatened by industrial development. Joining with Bronx exile and feminist saboteur Bonnie Abzug, wilderness guide and outcast Mormon Seldom Seen Smith, a...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
funny 59%
tense 40%
dark 27%
inspiring 19%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 13%
informative 12%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 19%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 36% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.78

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