An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

An American Tragedy

Theodore Dreiser with Dan Miller (Narrator)

34 hours, 12 minutes first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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An American Tragedy is the story of Clyde Griffiths, who spends his life in the desperate pursuit of success. On a deeper, more profound level, it is the masterful portrayal of the society whose values both shape Clyde's ambitions and seal his fat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,111 reviews

Moods

dark 59%
reflective 59%
sad 51%
challenging 38%
emotional 38%
tense 30%
adventurous 13%
informative 7%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 22%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.64

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