The People of the Abyss by Jack London

The People of the Abyss

Jack London with Alexander Masters

232 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

nonfiction classics history challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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In 1902, Jack London purchased some secondhand clothes, rented a room in the East End, and set out to discover how the London poor lived. His research makes shocking reading. Moving through the slums as one of the poor; eating, drinking, and socia...

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Moods

informative 78%
reflective 78%
challenging 52%
sad 52%
dark 47%
emotional 36%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 29%
slow 23%

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