McTeague by Frank Norris

McTeague

Frank Norris

334 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced
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This graphic depiction of urban American life centers around McTeague, a dentist practicing in San Francisco at the turn of the 20th century. While at first content with his life and friendship with an ambitious man named Marcus, McTeague eventual...

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Community Reviews Summary of 514 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 54%
adventurous 27%
emotional 27%
sad 27%
mysterious 18%
reflective 18%
funny 9%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.38

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