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Frank Norris
469 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451524522
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Classics
Publication date: 29 April 1981
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
challenging 60%
sad 60%
tense 60%
emotional 40%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
reflective 20%
Pace
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
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—
Frank Norris
469 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451524522
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Classics
Publication date: 29 April 1981
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
challenging 60%
sad 60%
tense 60%
emotional 40%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
reflective 20%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.