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A review by berendvdorst
The Assistant by Bernard Malamud
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
What my review is about
My book is named “The Assistant “. It is written by Bernard Malamud. The theme of this book is transcendence of one's self. In this review I’ll write a description, my opinion, my personal reflection and I’ll write a conclusion.
What the book is about
The novel is about the complex relationship that develops between Morris Bober, a worn-out Jewish grocer, and Frank Alpine, a young Italian American. Frank Alpine fights against his desires and tries to become a better person.
What I think of this book
My opinion of this book is complicated, just like I find the book itself. It’s a really complicated book, especially for my age group. BUT I’ve learned that the book is somewhat enjoyable, surprisingly. However, if I could go back in time, I probably wouldn’t choose this book again. But it was a nice experience. The book has great characters, because of that I appreciate the book more. In the other hand, the book is really slow. And I hate slow books. So I have mixed feelings. I think I would review the book as “okay”, or a 6/10.
What my impressions were when I was reading this book
When I was reading this book, I felt a sort of boredom for the most part. Sometimes I was genuinely interested but I wouldn’t say often. I was bored because the story was way too slow. And I was interested because there were some things I could learn from.
My conclusion of this book
My conclusion is that I definitely wouldn’t suggest this book for people my age. It’s way too complicated like I said. I would suggest it if you enjoy reading, and if you are above 30 I would say.
Berend van Dorst
My book is named “The Assistant “. It is written by Bernard Malamud. The theme of this book is transcendence of one's self. In this review I’ll write a description, my opinion, my personal reflection and I’ll write a conclusion.
What the book is about
The novel is about the complex relationship that develops between Morris Bober, a worn-out Jewish grocer, and Frank Alpine, a young Italian American. Frank Alpine fights against his desires and tries to become a better person.
What I think of this book
My opinion of this book is complicated, just like I find the book itself. It’s a really complicated book, especially for my age group. BUT I’ve learned that the book is somewhat enjoyable, surprisingly. However, if I could go back in time, I probably wouldn’t choose this book again. But it was a nice experience. The book has great characters, because of that I appreciate the book more. In the other hand, the book is really slow. And I hate slow books. So I have mixed feelings. I think I would review the book as “okay”, or a 6/10.
What my impressions were when I was reading this book
When I was reading this book, I felt a sort of boredom for the most part. Sometimes I was genuinely interested but I wouldn’t say often. I was bored because the story was way too slow. And I was interested because there were some things I could learn from.
My conclusion of this book
My conclusion is that I definitely wouldn’t suggest this book for people my age. It’s way too complicated like I said. I would suggest it if you enjoy reading, and if you are above 30 I would say.
Berend van Dorst