Good as Gold by Joseph Heller

Good as Gold

Joseph Heller

448 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction classics funny reflective slow-paced
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Bruce Gold, a middle-aged, Jewish professor of English literature, finds himself on the brink of a golden career in politics -- and not a moment too soon, as Gold yearns for an opportunity to transform a less-than-picture-perfect life: His childre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.27

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