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Loading... The Jungle (Barnes & Noble Classics) (edition 2005)by Upton Sinclair, Maura Spiegel (Introduction)
Work detailsThe Jungle by Upton Sinclair
The Jungle is a disturbing, yet gripping novel about the plight of immigrant workers in Chicago's meat packing plants in the early 1900's. It is not a "feel good" book however, so for those who like a happy ending (which I usually do), this may not be the book for you. It is an eye opening story about the trials endured by the poorest of the poor during this time in our country’s history, and you can't help being drawn to the characters of Ona and Jurgis. If you liked The Grapes of Wrath, you will likely enjoy this book, if you did not like The Grapes of Wrath I suggest forgoing The Jungle. (  ) Ameliapei | Apr 18, 2013 |  I feel this would make an excellent play. The main character arrives in America and something akin to with arms like these how can I ever starve. Then slowly the tragedy sets in with misfortune after misfortune. The main character is subject to the pitfalls of a crooked city and his hope is dashed repeatedly by a cruel reality. He attempts to get work shovelling and his spirits are raised for an instant when the employer calls him to work. However, when his sleeves are rolled up they reveals weak and pale arms and he is sent away. It is after his body has been exploited and rendered useless that his mind opens to the preachings of socialism that the author wished to disseminate to the reader. ( ) Rabascaa | Apr 4, 2013 | The graphic novel adaptation took me about 10 minutes to read. But as other reviewers have noted the book is about the plight of immigrants. It just happened to be set in a meat packing plant. It makes one realize that undocumented immigrants today are only a little better of than those in The Jungle. Although today's meat packing plants are better we would still be disgusted by them. Don't get me started on factory farms. (  ) clmerle | Apr 2, 2013 | This book will freak you out! It's pretty horrifying the way immigrants were treated back in the day and the way the meat industry was run. (  ) nycnorma | Mar 30, 2013 | The first 2/3 of the book was heart-wrenching. Sinclair is an incredible story-teller. The last third of the book however...yawn. At that point, I just wanted to scream "get on with it!" The last few chapters were just too muddled and preachy for my taste. (  ) benuathanasia | Mar 18, 2013 | no reviews | add a review Has the adaptationHas as a student's study guide
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