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430 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451522511
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New American Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Today universally recognized as a landmark in American literature, Elmer Gantry scandalized readers when it was first published, causing Sinclair Lewis to be "invited" to a jail cell in New Hampshire and to his own lynching in Virginia. His portra...
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
funny 45%
reflective 36%
dark 27%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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430 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451522511
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New American Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Today universally recognized as a landmark in American literature, Elmer Gantry scandalized readers when it was first published, causing Sinclair Lewis to be "invited" to a jail cell in New Hampshire and to his own lynching in Virginia. His portra...
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
funny 45%
reflective 36%
dark 27%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.