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Babbitt
by Sinclair Lewis
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A surprisingly relevant vignette out of the life of the eponymous character, a real estate broker in the 1920s. While superficially episodic, the chapters of the book do have a certain rise and fall momentum. The language hits a light but acerbic tone that was quite enjoyable, although a lot of the characters' dialog is, intentionally or not, colloquial to a century ago and increasingly hard to penetrate.
It's interesting to read a period piece written very much in the period where it occurred; knowing how the world of both author and characters is on the cusp of changing completely somehow made the characters feel more fleshed out and sympathetic.
It's interesting to read a period piece written very much in the period where it occurred; knowing how the world of both author and characters is on the cusp of changing completely somehow made the characters feel more fleshed out and sympathetic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism