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Theodore Dreiser
972 pages • first pub 1925 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
On one level, An American Tragedy is the story of the corruption and destruction of one man, Clyde Griffiths, who forfeits his life in desperate pursuit of success. On a deeper, more profound level, the novel represents a massive portrayal of the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,121 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
sad 52%
challenging 39%
emotional 37%
tense 30%
adventurous 13%
informative 7%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 21%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, MurderMinor
Sexual content—
Theodore Dreiser
972 pages • first pub 1925 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
On one level, An American Tragedy is the story of the corruption and destruction of one man, Clyde Griffiths, who forfeits his life in desperate pursuit of success. On a deeper, more profound level, the novel represents a massive portrayal of the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,121 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
sad 52%
challenging 39%
emotional 37%
tense 30%
adventurous 13%
informative 7%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 21%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, MurderMinor
Sexual content