The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, Kristina Gehrmann

384 pages first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging dark emotional slow-paced
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A compelling graphic novel adaptation of Upton Sinclair's seminal protest novel that brings to life the harsh conditions and exploited existences of immigrants in Chicago's meatpacking industry in the early twentieth century.Long acclaimed around ...

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Moods

dark 81%
sad 69%
emotional 49%
challenging 48%
informative 46%
reflective 38%
tense 36%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 6%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 28% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 30% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.59

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