Dangling Man by Saul Bellow

Dangling Man

Saul Bellow

6 hours, 15 minutes first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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An essential masterwork by Nobel laureate Saul Bellow Expecting to be inducted into the army during World War II, Joseph has given up his job and carefully prepared for his departure to the battlefront. When a series of mix-ups delays his inductio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 46%
challenging 40%
tense 26%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 38%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.32

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