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348 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781412157735
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ebookslib
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Babbitt is a satirical novel about American culture and society that critiques the vacuity of middle class life and the social pressure toward conformity. The controversy provoked by Babbitt was influential in the decision to award the Nobel Prize...
Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews
Moods
funny 54%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
lighthearted 12%
informative 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, AlcoholMinor
Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism348 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781412157735
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ebookslib
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Babbitt is a satirical novel about American culture and society that critiques the vacuity of middle class life and the social pressure toward conformity. The controversy provoked by Babbitt was influential in the decision to award the Nobel Prize...
Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews
Moods
funny 54%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
lighthearted 12%
informative 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, AlcoholMinor
Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism