The Octopus: A Story of California by Frank Norris
The Octopus: A Story of California

Frank Norris

The Octopus: A Story of California

The Epic of the Wheat #1

Frank Norris

469 pages first pub 1901 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Octopus: A Story of California is a novel about wheat growers who are in conflict with a railroad company during late 19th century California. The railroad company, controlling the local newspaper, state legislature and the land prove to be a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
adventurous 60%
challenging 60%
sad 60%
tense 60%
emotional 40%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

slow 60%
fast 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.61

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