Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis

Babbitt

Sinclair Lewis

400 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The masterpiece of Nobel Prize winner Sinclair Lewis A Penguin Classic George F. Babbitt, a conniving, prosperous real estate man from Zenith, Ohio, revels in his popularity, his success, and, especially, in the material rewards they bring. He bu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

funny 60%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
dark 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.67

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