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Sister Carrie
by Theodore Dreiser
Carrie is a young girl looking to make her way in the world, and she leans heavily on two men to do it - - one, a charming salesman, and the other a very successful business man. Unfortunately, the latter is married, and when he runs away with Carrie, his fortunes turn dramatically for the worse.
This book is quintessentially American, and I love how none of the characters are perfect. They are all flawed, but also have some redeeming points, and those are my favorite types of characters to read about.
The book is extraordinarily realistic in its feel. As you read it, you truly believe it. And you feel the pain of the characters as their lives become more convoluted and stressful.
The premise is simple, but it is a compelling, albeit slightly depressing, read. I almost related to the book a little too well, and when it was done, I felt a sadness, because I think people really go through things similar to what these characters faced, and it just isn't cheerful.
This book is quintessentially American, and I love how none of the characters are perfect. They are all flawed, but also have some redeeming points, and those are my favorite types of characters to read about.
The book is extraordinarily realistic in its feel. As you read it, you truly believe it. And you feel the pain of the characters as their lives become more convoluted and stressful.
The premise is simple, but it is a compelling, albeit slightly depressing, read. I almost related to the book a little too well, and when it was done, I felt a sadness, because I think people really go through things similar to what these characters faced, and it just isn't cheerful.