Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis

Arrowsmith

Sinclair Lewis

459 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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With an afterword by E. L. Doctorow--the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of one man's pursuit of intellectual freedom in the face of ignorance and corruption, from the author of Babbit Arrowsmith, the most widely read of Sinclair Lewis's novels, is t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 273 reviews

Moods

reflective 53%
funny 46%
informative 40%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 26%
sad 20%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 13%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 12%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.65

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