In Dubious Battle by Warren G. French, John Steinbeck

In Dubious Battle

Warren G. French, John Steinbeck

355 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)

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At once a relentlessly fast-paced, admirably observed novel of social unrest and the story of a young man's struggle for identity, "In Dubious Battle" is set in the California apple country, where a strike by migrant workers against rapacious land...

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Community Reviews Summary of 755 reviews

Moods

tense 64%
dark 47%
reflective 47%
sad 41%
emotional 39%
challenging 32%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 24%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 23%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 28% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.82

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