An American Tragedy Audiobook

" The mills of God grind exceedingly slow but they grind exceedingly fine. One of those stories where you know what's going to happen almost from the start, but you still want to read it all the way to the end. "

" It was interesting, yet too long to hold anyone's interest. "

" I thought this book would never end! At best I look at this one as a period piece. I was fairly disappointed. It was, for me, a 900 page religious tract. I've read others by Dreisler and they tended much more towards social justice and commentery than this work did. "

" a great read, though very wordy. He wrote in the style of his day, which isn't ours today but accurate for his time. And a well crafted and thought out story. Rings true to me though I was born 75 yrs later. "

" I thought this was an excellent read. Sort of same in content as Great Expecations if I remember correctly. "

" I think I would have liked this book a lot more if it were 400 or even 600 pages as opposed to its 800. A very good analysis of the false hopes pinned on the "American Dream" and the tragic outcome of a weak mind in response to this. Overall a good story, but tests your patience toward the end. "

" Probably best / most enjoyable novel I've ever read. "

" So good. Loved it! Definitely shed a tear or two at the end...even though I was in rehearsal. If it weren't so long, I might read it again right now. "

" Started reading this one on the recommendation of a friend. Even though I find it slow going I feel that the story is interesting even if the writing is not the easiest to take at times. It seems like I've been reading this one forever and I'm only in Book Two "

" The greatest novel ever written. We have all made bad choices and Clyde represents what happens when we choose to not take responsibilities for those choices. "

" Read this book at the recommendation of a Russian pen pal. She said that they all read this book as it reflected American life. That and Gone With the Wind. Obviously Russians have a very distorted image of American life. "

" An exquisite portrayal of a society populated by greedy people. "

" Good but seriously depressing. Read only if you are in a really cynical mood. "

" Descent into the American Dream. Readers should be prepared for some disturbing views related to females. "

" This book was too dry for me, did not move me emotionally. Maybe that detached attitude is what Dreiser wanted. "

" Excellent book! If you're up for a loooong read, I'm sure you'll find it's a labor of love. "

" One of my favorites! Dark, disturbing, horribly tragic. Totally my cup of tea. "

" I just couldn't get into this book, and decided life was too short for an 800 page book I didn't love. Although, those at book club that finished it seemed to like it. "

" The most amazing book I've ever read! "

" I read this so many years ago that I can't remember, probably in the 60s. But I have always recalled it as a favorite, a powerful book. I will probably never re-read it, in fear of its losing its luster in my eyes, and because I very seldom reread books--too many on the shelves. "