53 pages 1 hour read

Theodore Dreiser

Sister Carrie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1900

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Reviews & Readership

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Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie receives praise for its realistic portrayal of urban American life and complex characters, especially Carrie’s multifaceted evolution. Some readers appreciate its candid exploration of ambition and societal constraints. However, criticisms highlight its dense narrative and occasional moral ambiguity. Dreiser's style can be perceived as both a strength and a challenge.

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Who Should Read Sister Carrie?

Readers who enjoy detailed character development, realism, and exploration of urban life's moral complexities would appreciate Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie. This novel appeals to fans of works like Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert and Maggie: A Girl of the Streets by Stephen Crane.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Literature
Topics
Gender / Feminism
Education
History: World
Themes
Society: Class
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Period
Naturalism