Plot Summary

Arrowsmith

Sinclair Lewis
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Arrowsmith

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1925

Book Brief

Sinclair Lewis

Arrowsmith

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1925
Book Details
Pages

428

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 1920s

Topic
Publication Year

1925

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1160L

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Super Short Summary

Arrowsmith follows the life of Martin Arrowsmith, who is passionate about medical research but faces numerous personal and professional struggles. Starting from studying at the University of Winnemac, he experiences disillusionments in his career, personal life, and ethics until he ultimately decides to pursue pure scientific research in solitude, sacrificing societal ties and family. The book includes themes of infidelity, loss, and ethical dilemmas in the medical field.

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

9,110 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis offers a compelling narrative about the medical profession and scientific integrity. Reviewers praise its detailed portrayal of a doctor's struggle between ambition and ethics. However, some find the pacing slow and the protagonist less likable. Overall, it is lauded for its authentic depiction of early 20th-century medicine.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Arrowsmith?

A reader who would enjoy Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis is likely captivated by narratives exploring the ethics and challenges of scientific research and medicine. Comparable to fans of The Citadel by A.J. Cronin or Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, they appreciate character-driven stories intertwined with professional and moral dilemmas.

4.0

9,110 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

428

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 1920s

Topic
Publication Year

1925

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1160L

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