logo
SuperSummary Logo
Study Guide

The Monkey Wrench Gang

Edward Abbey
Guide cover image

78 pages • 2 hours read

Edward Abbey

The Monkey Wrench Gang

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Download PDF
Access Full Guide

  • Before You Read

  • Summary

  • Character Analysis

  • Themes

  • Symbols & Motifs

  • Important Quotes

  • Essay Topics

    • Before You Read

    Reviews & Readership

    Roundup icon

    Review Roundup

    Edward Abbey's The Monkey Wrench Gang garners acclaim for its bold environmental themes, vivid descriptions, and spirited characters committed to sabotaging development in the American Southwest. Critics, however, note occasional lapses into didacticism and uneven pacing. Overall, the novel's passionate advocacy for nature and relentless energy make it a compelling read.

    Who should read this

    Who Should Read The Monkey Wrench Gang?

    Readers who relish environmental activism with a dose of humor and adventure will enjoy The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey. They likely appreciate works like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain and Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk for their rebellious spirit and strong character voices.

    Recommended

    Reading Age

    18+years

    Lexile Level

    860L

    Book Details

    Themes
    Natural World: Environment
    Society: Politics & Government
    Genre
    Humor
    Action / Adventure
    Classic Fiction
    Topics
    Science / Nature
    Politics / Government