My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

My Name Is Asher Lev

Asher Lev #1

Chaim Potok

386 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this modern classic from the National Book Award–nominated author of The Chosen, a young religious artist is compulsively driven to render the world he sees and feels, even when it leads him to blasphemy. “A novel of finel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,732 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
emotional 77%
sad 51%
challenging 43%
tense 25%
dark 24%
inspiring 24%
informative 10%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 45%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.18

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