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An American Tragedy

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An American Tragedy

By: Theodore Dreiser
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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This story follows a true crime murder case from New York in 1906. Clyde Griffiths is the impoverished young man from a family of street preachers who dreams of bettering his station in life. However, his dream ends in murder and he is subsequently arrested and put on trial—putting the media in a frenzy.

Originally published in 1925.

Public Domain (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing
Crime Fiction Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Dream Crime

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At first I thought narrator was very inexpressive in his narration, then realised that he was speaking of the period the book set in.
I often thought of giving up on this book as main character was so weak & I thought feeble minded, but continued as I wanted to see if things got better !!!!!

Too long and overly descriptive

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