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348 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
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Language: English
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Babbitt is a satirical novel about American culture and society that critiques the vacuity of middle class life and the social pressure toward conformity. The controversy provoked by Babbitt was influential in the decision to award the Nobel Prize...
Community Reviews Summary of 837 reviews
Moods
funny 53%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
lighthearted 12%
informative 9%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Alcohol, Domestic abuse, MisogynyMinor
Racism, Racial slurs, Antisemitism
348 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Babbitt is a satirical novel about American culture and society that critiques the vacuity of middle class life and the social pressure toward conformity. The controversy provoked by Babbitt was influential in the decision to award the Nobel Prize...
Community Reviews Summary of 837 reviews
Moods
funny 53%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
lighthearted 12%
informative 9%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Domestic abuse, MisogynyMinor
Racism, Racial slurs, Antisemitism