1919 by John Dos Passos, E.L. Doctorow

400 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective medium-paced
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With 1919, the second volume of his U.S.A. trilogy, John Dos Passos continues his "vigorous and sweeping panorama of twentieth-century America" (Forum), lauded on publication of the first volume not only for its scope, but also for its groundbreak...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 66%
informative 66%
dark 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.66

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