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ISBN/UID: 9781411430570
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Gallery of Essential Reading
Publication date: 01 September 2009
Description
First published in 1899, this graphic depiction of urban American life centers around McTeague, a “dentist” practicing in San Francisco at the turn of the century. While at first content with his life and friendship with an ambitious man named Mar...
Community Reviews Summary of 508 reviews
Moods
tense 54%
adventurous 27%
emotional 27%
sad 27%
mysterious 18%
reflective 18%
funny 9%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Antisemitism, AlcoholismModerate
Death, Physical abuse, Sexual contentmissing page info • first pub 1899 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781411430570
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Gallery of Essential Reading
Publication date: 01 September 2009
Description
First published in 1899, this graphic depiction of urban American life centers around McTeague, a “dentist” practicing in San Francisco at the turn of the century. While at first content with his life and friendship with an ambitious man named Mar...
Community Reviews Summary of 508 reviews
Moods
tense 54%
adventurous 27%
emotional 27%
sad 27%
mysterious 18%
reflective 18%
funny 9%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Antisemitism, AlcoholismModerate
Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content