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390 pages • first pub 1917 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781942885061
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hastings College Press
Publication date: 01 June 2015
King Coal by Upton Sinclair is a gripping and challenging novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate stories of social justice, the struggles of the working class, and the power of human resilience in the face of adversity.
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Hal Warner may be a rich kid, but even he can see that the working conditions in the Colorado coal mines are inhumane. Inspired by real-life events, King Coal follows Hal's undercover exploration of the coal industry and his attempts to unionize t...
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emotional: 66%
inspiring: 50%
reflective: 50%
tense: 50%
adventurous: 33%
challenging: 33%
dark: 33%
informative: 33%
sad: 33%
hopeful: 16%
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Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Moderate
Racial slurs, Classism390 pages • first pub 1917 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781942885061
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hastings College Press
Publication date: 01 June 2015
King Coal by Upton Sinclair is a gripping and challenging novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate stories of social justice, the struggles of the working class, and the power of human resilience in the face of adversity.
Description
Hal Warner may be a rich kid, but even he can see that the working conditions in the Colorado coal mines are inhumane. Inspired by real-life events, King Coal follows Hal's undercover exploration of the coal industry and his attempts to unionize t...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 66%
inspiring: 50%
reflective: 50%
tense: 50%
adventurous: 33%
challenging: 33%
dark: 33%
informative: 33%
sad: 33%
hopeful: 16%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Classism