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432 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099771814
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 06 October 2016
Description
Philip Roth's masterpiece provides a piercing look into the promises of prosperity, civic order and domesticity in twentieth century America. 'Swede' Levov is living the American dream. He glides through life cocooned by his devoted family, his d...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,802 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
dark 53%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
tense 34%
informative 10%
mysterious 7%
funny 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, ViolenceModerate
Sexual content, Rape, AbleismMinor
Antisemitism, Incest, Terminal illness
432 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099771814
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 06 October 2016
Description
Philip Roth's masterpiece provides a piercing look into the promises of prosperity, civic order and domesticity in twentieth century America. 'Swede' Levov is living the American dream. He glides through life cocooned by his devoted family, his d...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,802 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
dark 53%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
tense 34%
informative 10%
mysterious 7%
funny 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, ViolenceModerate
Sexual content, Rape, AbleismMinor
Antisemitism, Incest, Terminal illness