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This book reviews the characteristics of what the author claims to be the nine classes in modern 20th century United States. The detail in which he writes is particularly poignant when the reader realizes he is being placed in a class lower than that which the reader assumed s/he belonged.
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Kind Of History

Time of history:    -   20th century History of a people?    -   Yes Nationality?    -   American--General

Subjects of this Historical Account

Intelligence of subject of history:    -   Smart

Writing Style

How much gore?    -   1 () How fast-paced is the book?    -   1 () Accounts of torture and death?    -   no torture/death Book makes you feel...    -   challenged How much focus on stories of individuals?    -   Focuses mostly on the people/nation level How much romance?    -   1 () Is book humorous?    -   Yes How much humor?    -   8 () If humorous, kind of humor    -   Dry-cynical Is this a kid's book?    -   Ages 16-Adult Pictures/Illustrations?    -   None Length of book    -   300-350 pages How much emphasis on small details?    -   10 ()

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