The Pit: A Story of Chicago by Frank Norris

The Pit: A Story of Chicago

The Epic of the Wheat #2

Frank Norris

416 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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This classic literary critique of turn-of-the-century capitalism in the United States reveals Norris's powerful story of an obsessed trader intent on cornering the wheat market and the consequences of his unchecked greed.

Community Reviews

3.11
based on 24 reviews

Moods

dark: 75%

tense: 75%

challenging: 25%

emotional: 25%

inspiring: 25%

reflective: 25%

sad: 25%


Pace

20% of readers chose medium
80% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
75% of readers chose Character
Plot
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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