King Coal by Upton Sinclair

390 pages first pub 1917 (editions)

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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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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 57 reviews

Moods

emotional: 66%

inspiring: 50%

reflective: 50%

tense: 50%

adventurous: 33%

challenging: 33%

dark: 33%

informative: 33%

sad: 33%

hopeful: 16%


Pace

16% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
75% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
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No

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose No
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No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
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No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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