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192 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781446401347
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 06 August 2011
Description
When talented young writer Nathan Zuckerman makes his pilgrimage to sit at the feet of his hero, the reclusive master of American Literature, E. I. Lonoff, he soon finds himself enmeshed in the great Jewish writer's domestic life, with all its com...
Community Reviews Summary of 868 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
challenging 37%
funny 37%
emotional 25%
dark 22%
tense 22%
informative 11%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Genocide, Hate crimeModerate
Confinement, Sexual content, Toxic relationshipMinor
Infidelity, Racial slurs, Torture
192 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781446401347
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 06 August 2011
Description
When talented young writer Nathan Zuckerman makes his pilgrimage to sit at the feet of his hero, the reclusive master of American Literature, E. I. Lonoff, he soon finds himself enmeshed in the great Jewish writer's domestic life, with all its com...
Community Reviews Summary of 868 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
challenging 37%
funny 37%
emotional 25%
dark 22%
tense 22%
informative 11%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Genocide, Hate crimeModerate
Confinement, Sexual content, Toxic relationshipMinor
Infidelity, Racial slurs, Torture