A review by azure_dawn
An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Clyde is an idiot, Roberta is a sweetheart, Gilbert is a Waifu, the defending guys are my father figures, and the last portion of the story is literally balls-swelling. When Clyde said goodbye to all the inmates in prison before his execution, and they responded to him saying goodbye i was literally almost crying. Love this book, despite how lengthy it is. There are a few flaws in presentation, which is why it’s not 5/5