The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, Kristina Gehrmann

384 pages first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging dark emotional slow-paced
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A compelling graphic novel adaptation of Upton Sinclair's seminal protest novel that brings to life the harsh conditions and exploited existences of immigrants in Chicago's meatpacking industry in the early twentieth century.Long acclaimed around ...

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Moods

dark 81%
sad 70%
emotional 51%
challenging 47%
informative 45%
reflective 39%
tense 37%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 6%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 28% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 29% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.59

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