The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey

The Monkey Wrench Gang

Monkey Wrench Gang #1

Edward Abbey

387 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

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Eco-terrorists take the law into their own hands and embark on a "beautification" program of Arizona and Utah. Their ultimate goal is to blow up the Glen Canyon Dam, and along the way this team of misfits--A.K. (Doc) Sarvis, Bonnie Abzug, George H...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
funny 59%
tense 40%
dark 27%
inspiring 19%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 13%
informative 12%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 19%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 36% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.78

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