Main Street by Sinclair Lewis

Main Street

Sinclair Lewis

288 pages first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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For readers who crave a intriguing and nuanced exploration of the American experience, Main Street by Sinclair Lewis is a must-read, offering a poignant and insightful portrayal of the complexities of small-town life, marriage, and the struggle for individuality in a conformist society.

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"Main Street" is the 1920 novel by Sinclair Lewis that tells the story of Carol Milford, a liberal, free-spirited young woman from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Carol meets and marries Will Kennicott, a doctor who convinces her to move back to his small...

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Community Reviews

3.69
based on 1,029 reviews

Moods

reflective: 74%

funny: 38%

challenging: 25%

emotional: 25%

sad: 22%

lighthearted: 12%

dark: 9%

informative: 9%

relaxing: 9%

hopeful: 6%

inspiring: 3%

tense: 3%


Pace

16% of readers chose medium
83% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose A mix
89% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

74% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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