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laurapk's review against another edition
5.0
Accurate portrait of a scientist, inspired by real research. I recommend it to all authors trying to write a character who is involved in biological research.
drewmoody321's review against another edition
3.0
Read my full review here: http://thepulitzerblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/12/entry-59-arrowsmith-by-sinclair-lewis-1926/
wildgurl's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book, because I just adore the main character, Martin Arrowsmith. I was skeptical because of the length of this novel, but after reading this, I would not edit one word. The life of this would be biochemist is tough, yet touching. I enjoy Sinclair Lewis style and prose. Great story. Recommend!
allabaranovsky's review against another edition
1.0
This book is a caricature. Every character in it is one dimensional. I cannot figure out how this counts as “great literature.”
craigievar's review
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
mdlukasik's review against another edition
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
tlm1964's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
vicvic30's review against another edition
2.0
Sinclair Lewis is one of eight American authors who was both a Nobel laureate and won the Pulizer prize. This novel takes place after the Flexner Report of 1910, which completely transformed medical education in the United States. It follows the story of a young man who makes his way through medical school but never really has any interest in being a physician. His only passion is research and that is painfully clear at every turn of his career. Overall, I was bored. As much as I love medicine, I didn't care about his career nor his personality (banal.) His love interests were all submissive idiots.
doriangraim's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5