The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey, Robert Crumb

The Monkey Wrench Gang

Monkey Wrench Gang #1

Edward Abbey, Robert Crumb

421 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

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The US government and big business teamed up to build dams and bridges across the American West. A band of individuals teamed up to prevent it happening. In this chaotic comedy their aim is to dismantle the machinery of progress through peaceful m...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
funny 59%
tense 41%
dark 27%
inspiring 19%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 14%
informative 12%
reflective 12%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 64%
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: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 29%

Average rating

3.78

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