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380 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099264712
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Language: English
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Description
George E. Babbitt is a prosperous, unpleasant, real estate agent from Zenith, Ohio. His middle-class existence is shattered when his friend is convicted of murdering his wife. Babbitt tries to become a less materialistic person but to no avail.
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
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Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, AlcoholMinor
Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism380 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099264712
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
George E. Babbitt is a prosperous, unpleasant, real estate agent from Zenith, Ohio. His middle-class existence is shattered when his friend is convicted of murdering his wife. Babbitt tries to become a less materialistic person but to no avail.
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