Jennie Gerhardt by Theodore Dreiser

Jennie Gerhardt

Theodore Dreiser

312 pages first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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Jennie Gerhardt is a destitute young woman. While working in a hotel in Columbus, Ohio, Jennie meets George Brander, a United State Senator, who becomes infatuated with her. He helps her family and declares his wish to marry her. Jennie, grateful ...

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Community Reviews

3.9
based on 126 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

sad: 80%

reflective: 40%

challenging: 20%

dark: 20%


Pace

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20% of readers chose medium
60% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

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66% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

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33% of readers chose Complicated
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Loveable characters?

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66% of readers chose Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

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33% of readers chose Complicated
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