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Working
Terkel, Studs
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nonfiction
sociological study of work
past tense
first POV
~1,241 pp
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2026-04-12
Vibe
cynical
gritty
observational
A nonfiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, intimate scope. Plot-driven. Contains notable humor.
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Prose density
45
sparse
dense
Pacing
60
slow burn
propulsive
Emotional tone
30
dark
hopeful
Worldbuilding
5
minimal
maximal
Char / plot
85
character-driven
plot-driven
Interiority
50
external
introspective
Ending
40
unresolved
cathartic
Stakes
20
intimate
epic
Content
Violence
40%
none
extreme
Sexual content
30%
none
explicit
Humor
60%
serious
comedic
Romance
10%
none
central
Structure & Cast
Structure
Word count
310,183
Page count
~1,241 pp
Prologue
—
Epilogue
—
Tense
past
Cast & World
POV
first
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