In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck

In Dubious Battle

John Steinbeck

274 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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A riveting novel of labor strife and apocalyptic violence, now a major motion picture starring James Franco, Bryan Cranston, Selena Gomez, and Zach Braff A Penguin Classic At once a relentlessly fast-paced, admirably observed novel of social unres...

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Community Reviews Summary of 743 reviews

Moods

tense 64%
reflective 47%
dark 45%
sad 43%
emotional 39%
challenging 31%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 11%
informative 9%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 24%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 30% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 36% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.82

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