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352 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857890979
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Bernard Malamud’s second novel, originally published in 1957, is the story of Morris Bober, a grocer in postwar Brooklyn, who “wants better” for himself and his family. First two robbers appear and hold him up; then things take a turn for the bett...
Community Reviews Summary of 409 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
dark 56%
emotional 43%
tense 25%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 35%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassmentModerate
Rape, Antisemitism
352 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857890979
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Bernard Malamud’s second novel, originally published in 1957, is the story of Morris Bober, a grocer in postwar Brooklyn, who “wants better” for himself and his family. First two robbers appear and hold him up; then things take a turn for the bett...
Community Reviews Summary of 409 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
dark 56%
emotional 43%
tense 25%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 35%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassmentModerate
Rape, Antisemitism