100%: The Story Of A Patriot by Upton Sinclair

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100%: The Story of a Patriot is a book by Upton Sinclair, first published in 1920. It tells the gripping and controversial story of Peter Gudge, a young, impoverished man whose life becomes enmeshed in political intrigue and manipulation. As the narrative unfolds, Gudge is swept up in a world of industrial spying, sabotage, false accusations and the “White Terror”, a campaign by powerful business interests to discredit labour activists by framing them for bombings and other crimes. Set against the backdrop of wartime America and rising social tensions, the novel explores the harsh realities of class struggle, social injustice, and the corrupt lengths to which “big business” will go to protect its interests. Through Peter Gudge’s journey, from desperate marginalisation, through political entanglement, to a brutal awakening to social and economic injustice, the book offers a searing critique of society. It paints a vivid picture of a world where idealism collides with deception, where the powerless are manipulated by those in power, and where patriotism is twisted into a weapon. The author, Upton Sinclair, was well known for exposing social and economic injustices — his earlier works had already influenced public awareness of labour abuses and social reform — and this novel continues that tradition by shining a light on corruption, manipulation and the cost of social inequality.

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