The Jungle by Upton Sinclair

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fiction classics slow-paced
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Upton Sinclair's The Jungle is a novel portraying the corruption of the American meat industry in the early part of the twentieth century. The dismal living and working conditions and sense of hopelessness prevalent among the impoverished workers ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 493 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
informative 47%
sad 47%
challenging 42%
emotional 31%
reflective 15%
tense 15%
inspiring 10%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.56

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