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859 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451527707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
On one level, An American Tragedy is the story of the corruption and destruction of one man, Clyde Griffiths, who forfeits his life in desperate pursuit of success. On a deeper, more profound level, the novel represents a massive portrayal of the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,111 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 51%
challenging 38%
emotional 38%
tense 30%
adventurous 13%
informative 7%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, ViolenceMinor
Sexual content
859 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451527707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
On one level, An American Tragedy is the story of the corruption and destruction of one man, Clyde Griffiths, who forfeits his life in desperate pursuit of success. On a deeper, more profound level, the novel represents a massive portrayal of the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,111 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 51%
challenging 38%
emotional 38%
tense 30%
adventurous 13%
informative 7%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, ViolenceMinor
Sexual content