Main Street
Main Street
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1920
Book Brief
448
Novel • Fiction
Gopher Prairie, Minnesota • 1910s
1920
Adult
18+ years
1010L
Super Short Summary
Main Street by Sinclair Lewis follows Carol Milford Kennicott as she moves to her husband's tiny hometown of Gopher Prairie, Minnesota and struggles to adapt to its small-town customs; while determined to transform the town into a cultural hub, she faces resistance from the narrow-minded townsfolk who reject her ideas and ultimately grapples with finding her own peace.
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Emotional
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Sinclair Lewis' Main Street is praised for its keen social critique and vivid portrayal of small-town American life in the early 20th century. While its sharp satire and character depth impress, some readers find its pacing slow and the protagonist's struggles repetitive. Overall, the novel's incisive examination of conformity versus individuality resonates strongly.
Who Should Read Main Street?
Readers who relish exploring small-town dynamics and social critique will enjoy Main Street by Sinclair Lewis. Fans of Peyton Place by Grace Metalious or Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson will appreciate its keen observations on societal norms and individual struggles in early 20th-century America.
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448
Novel • Fiction
Gopher Prairie, Minnesota • 1910s
1920
Adult
18+ years
1010L
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