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The Jungle looks at the meatpacking industry in the United States during the early 20th century. The novel depicts an immigrant family’s struggles as they try to make a success of their lives in America while depending on the industry for their employment. Four months after Sinclair wrote the book in 1906, the United States …

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A Clockwork Orange follows the life of Alex, a fifteen-year-old who enjoys random acts of violence, which include breaking and entry, assault and rape. As the novel progresses, Alex’s luck runs out and he is caught by the authorities. After a fight with another cellmate, Alex is selected for a special treatment to rid him …

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This Alone in Berlin summary looks at a fantastic novel of small-scale resistance in the city of Berlin during the Nazi’s rule. The novel is based on real events and is a fascinating story, which provides a grim overview of life under the oppressive regime. What I liked about the book was how several separate …

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