While I haven't read anything more than excerpts of his works I do find his life story and political stance for reform interesting.
I can't tell ya the last time I've actually read a book from start to finish in any sort of timely manner...sad, I know. I'm not sure I'd choose this particular Sinclair work as my first choice though. The depictions I envision seem pretty graphic....lol
Thanks for the recommendation....this is definitely more my type of blogging. :o)

~Pea