Arrowsmith
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1925
428
Novel • Fiction
United States • 1920s
1925
Adult
18+ years
1160L
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
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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.
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.
9,110 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
428
Novel • Fiction
United States • 1920s
1925
Adult
18+ years
1160L
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