Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates

Revolutionary Road

Richard Yates

368 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Hailed as a masterpiece of realistic fiction and as the most evocative portrayal of the opulent desolation of the American suburbs since it’s publication in 1961, Revolutionary Road is the story of Frank and April Wheeler, a bright, beautiful, and...

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Moods

emotional 74%
sad 66%
reflective 63%
dark 58%
tense 39%
challenging 25%
funny 4%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.9

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