The Iron Heel by Jack London

The Iron Heel

Jack London

195 pages first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction challenging slow-paced
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The Iron Heel treads upon the faces of the poor. Determined to crush the working class at any cost, the brutal dictatorship incites a paranoid atmosphere of witch-hunting hysteria, employing gangs of thugs to stifle free speech. Avis Everhard, wif...

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Community Reviews Summary of 548 reviews

Moods

challenging 65%
dark 51%
reflective 44%
informative 41%
tense 39%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
emotional 9%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 4%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 38%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 42% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.48

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