Sister Carrie Audiobook

" This book has a decent claim to the title of Most Depressing American Novel. "

" I've reread this book at least five times. It's one of my all time favorites. "

" Perhaps it is because this book is rather dated, but I only found this book to be ok. I found it very old-fashioned and prudish at times - though I am sure it was quite the scandal in its day! It was a day's worth of light reading, something to pass the time. But I would not label it as a favorite of mine. "

" on my to re-read list "

" I can understand how the premise of this novel was was a big deal in its time. But the characters are so boring. The story is so boring. Everything about it is tepid. I wouldn't recommend this book to a soul. "

" long and slow. of only some interest "

" I know it's supposed to be a classic but I thought it was terrible. I couldn't even finish it. "

" Can't believe I hadn't read this long ago. Two of my kids said they had read it in HS. "

" This said it was the Unexpurgated Version. I can't imagine what there was to expurgate. Boring, boring, boring, and I couldn't stand the main character. Selfish, vain, heartless, shallow, unintelligent -- need I go on? I know it's supposed to be a classic but...why? I avoided reading this book for years because based on the title I thought it was about a nun. I wish I'd continued avoiding it. "

" It was here that I found my talent for simple-minded, reductive analysis. "

" Such a frustrating book, yet I still had to finish it as quickly as possible. Seriously, Carris is possibly one of the most annoying characters on the face of the planet. She could give Scarlet a run for her money. "

" decent book. was expecting mo' betta' since it was a recommendation from a friend. would NOT recommend reading if you aren't happy at your job already. "

" good story well written good characters "

" Very preachy, in a Naturalist sort of way. "

" In 1889 a young woman from a small midwestern town travels to Chicago in search of life and glamour; and is convinced to follow a lover to New York after he embezzles some money. I finished it this time, unlike my first attempt in the 8th grade. Pieces of this novel are interesting--Carrie's search for work when she first comes to Chicago; and Hurstwood's harrowing decline. But much of it is boring, and it definitely lacks the urgency of "An American Tragedy," which is one of my favorites. "

" As a former Chicagoan I enjoyed Theodore Dreiser's tale of a small town girl coming to the city and making her way through life balancing the societal constraints on women's roles with love and survival. "

" Written over a century ago, Dreiser's tale of love, greed, and obsession can still be found in the world today. "

" This is one of the best books in the English Language. The Norton Critical Series, once again, failed to disappoint. "

" I'm honestly surprised that, given the somewhat plodding storyline and 500 page count, I enjoyed this book as much as I did. I loved the descriptions of Chicago and New York, as well as the moral questions raised by Carrie's actions and place in the world as a female. "

" I can't believe it took me so long to read this book, but I really enjoyed it. Even though it comes from a simple enough place, Dreiser actually weaves a pretty complicated story of wealth and poverty, following one's heart, morality, and ideas about work and gender roles. I think a novel like this still holds up today. "

" Man, I love realism. I had to write an essay about this book, and I had way more fun that I should have (seriously, someone needs to lock me up). It was kind of a dense read, but it was well worth it. It definitely makes you think about having an identity versus the power of not having one. "

" Way too depressing, even for me. And that's saying something. "

" Still one of my favorites! "

" I had hopes that this book would take a turn for the optimistic, but the last line made me want to go eat a whole tub of ben and jerry's ice cream. But of course the most depressing books are usually some of the best. "

" Two people riding the wheel of fortune "

" While not the easiest read, in the end I enjoyed the insight into life for a single woman in Chicago many years ago and how her choices impact the lives around her. "

" a horrid book. supposedly one of the best novels of the 20th century. (surprise, the winners are mostly men!) "

" Good quick read. Very McTeague in its structure in regards to the main male character. Loved the descriptions of early Chicago and New York. I may find a few of his others to read. "

" I was assigned this book in a college literature class. We had about three weeks to read it; I read it in three days. "

" I'm honestly surprised that, given the somewhat plodding storyline and 500 page count, I enjoyed this book as much as I did. I loved the descriptions of Chicago and New York, as well as the moral questions raised by Carrie's actions and place in the world as a female. "

" Maybe the drama was lost on me, because I don't appreciate the social mores in place at the time of the story. The book is supposed to chronicle this woman's "downfall" but I failed to understand what the big deal was. "

" It was here that I found my talent for simple-minded, reductive analysis. "

" Very preachy, in a Naturalist sort of way. "

" I enjoyed this book much more on my second reading. I probably wasn't expecting as much. Dreiser wrote more like the reporter he was than a novelist but the story is a good one and his descriptions of Chicago and New York at the turn of the century are terrific. "

" Wow! This was actually quite a page-turner, occasional awkward prose notwithstanding. Interesting characters and rivetting insight into life at the turn of the (last) century. That Hurstwood--what a pathetic man! "

" A great book about the fortunes of Carrie and her lover Hurstwood. Highly recommend. "

" Wow! This was actually quite a page-turner, occasional awkward prose notwithstanding. Interesting characters and rivetting insight into life at the turn of the (last) century. That Hurstwood--what a pathetic man! "

" This 1912 novel was considerably ahead of its time as it depicts the journey of naive, young Carrie, who is initially easy prey for unscrupulous men, but finds a measure of independence and purpose. "

" A great read about a young woman wanting to break away from society and the times that are holding her back. A neat love interest makes Carrie's feminist character really shine. "

" It was ok, but the action had a lot of starting and stopping. It was slow in some points and fast in others, and sometimes the parts get excessively wordy and deviate completely from the characters. All in all, a decent read. "

" One of the few books that has traveled with me for the almost 40 years since college and still on my "re-read when you have time to enjoy" list. "

" I read this in high school and I think I liked it, but I'll need to reread it someday. I don't remember much about it. "

" This classic is an excellent read. It's about a young girl who gets caught up in life in the big city. It's a sad, tragic tale, but Drieser provides an excellent commentary on the urbanization of America. "

" I can understand how the premise of this novel was was a big deal in its time. But the characters are so boring. The story is so boring. Everything about it is tepid. I wouldn't recommend this book to a soul. "

" long, but compelling enough to want to keep reading. More like a three and a half. "

" O, such a perfect novel! A survival guide for the young Midwestern woman who happens to find herself living with her sister in the middle of a bleak Chicago winter. "

" A very interesting novel to read. The writing was very capturing and the plot was a very good one. It was not a happy ending which brings realism to life. "

" It definitely got me hooked - in part because I got angry at the characters, but also because it's exciting and never grows boring. Good storytelling pace and moving ending. Recommended! "

" Theodore Dreiser is an incredible author. He can really develop a character "

" an oldie with an interesting twist "

" I loved this book, but it rang a little too close to home and was severely depressing. "

" This started strong but by the end, I just didn't feel connected to the characters any more. I found myself skimming entire passages just to get through. I was disappointed when I finished. "

" This started strong but by the end, I just didn't feel connected to the characters any more. I found myself skimming entire passages just to get through. I was disappointed when I finished. "

" This started strong but by the end, I just didn't feel connected to the characters any more. I found myself skimming entire passages just to get through. I was disappointed when I finished. "

" Not amazingly written literature, but a stunning view of personalities, societal pressures, greed, ambitions, and failings. A little hard to read, with a lot of colloquial expressons in the dialog, but an interesting commentary on the times, and a study of what drives people to do certain things. "

" This was a great book for history lovers. It's an interesting comment on women's issues too. I liked it a lot. "

" Not amazingly written literature, but a stunning view of personalities, societal pressures, greed, ambitions, and failings. A little hard to read, with a lot of colloquial expressons in the dialog, but an interesting commentary on the times, and a study of what drives people to do certain things. "

" This was a great book for history lovers. It's an interesting comment on women's issues too. I liked it a lot. "

" Not amazingly written literature, but a stunning view of personalities, societal pressures, greed, ambitions, and failings. A little hard to read, with a lot of colloquial expressons in the dialog, but an interesting commentary on the times, and a study of what drives people to do certain things. "

" This was a great book for history lovers. It's an interesting comment on women's issues too. I liked it a lot. "

" thanks god I didn't live then... "

" thanks god I didn't live then... "

" thanks god I didn't live then... "

" Brilliant in every way.One of my favorite books..heartbreakingly beautiful. "

" Brilliant in every way.One of my favorite books..heartbreakingly beautiful. "

" Brilliant in every way.One of my favorite books..heartbreakingly beautiful. "

" About a young girl who hits the big city and is swept away by a sleazy guy . . . or is it? Really cool twist on an old story here. To me this reads more like a Greek Tragedy. "

" About a young girl who hits the big city and is swept away by a sleazy guy . . . or is it? Really cool twist on an old story here. To me this reads more like a Greek Tragedy. "

" About a young girl who hits the big city and is swept away by a sleazy guy . . . or is it? Really cool twist on an old story here. To me this reads more like a Greek Tragedy. "

" i read this thinking that it would be a good story since it was a censored book. note to self: books censored in 1900 are not necessarily interesting reading. "

" i read this thinking that it would be a good story since it was a censored book. note to self: books censored in 1900 are not necessarily interesting reading. "

" i read this thinking that it would be a good story since it was a censored book. note to self: books censored in 1900 are not necessarily interesting reading. "

" I couldn't decide between three and four stars. It was a little slow at times and kind of sad, but I loved the main theme dealing with the pursuit of happiness/the grass is always greener. "

" I couldn't decide between three and four stars. It was a little slow at times and kind of sad, but I loved the main theme dealing with the pursuit of happiness/the grass is always greener. "

" I couldn't decide between three and four stars. It was a little slow at times and kind of sad, but I loved the main theme dealing with the pursuit of happiness/the grass is always greener. "

" Memorable characters. Worth seeing Carrie become a person independent of the men who keep her. (It takes so long, though.) "

" Memorable characters. Worth seeing Carrie become a person independent of the men who keep her. (It takes so long, though.) "

" Memorable characters. Worth seeing Carrie become a person independent of the men who keep her. (It takes so long, though.) "

" Extremely bleak novel--a naturalist masterpiece. The strength of the story overcomes Dreiser's own serious failings as a stylist. "

" Extremely bleak novel--a naturalist masterpiece. The strength of the story overcomes Dreiser's own serious failings as a stylist. "

" Extremely bleak novel--a naturalist masterpiece. The strength of the story overcomes Dreiser's own serious failings as a stylist. "

" Poorly written and devoid of any real human emotion. I tried to make myself finish this book but couldn't endure the slow torture any longer. "

" Poorly written and devoid of any real human emotion. I tried to make myself finish this book but couldn't endure the slow torture any longer. "

" Poorly written and devoid of any real human emotion. I tried to make myself finish this book but couldn't endure the slow torture any longer. "