The Brothers Ashkenazi by Joseph Singer, Israel J. Singer, Irving Howe

The Brothers Ashkenazi

Joseph Singer, Israel J. Singer, Irving Howe

448 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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With a large cast of characters, this is a social novel, a family saga set against the rise of capitalism and of a Jewish bourgeoisie in Lodz. It tells the story, through an interwoven plot, of the clash between old traditions and growing desires.

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

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4.2

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