The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow

The Adventures of Augie March

Saul Bellow with Christopher Hitchens (Contributor)

586 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Augie comes on stage with one of literature’s most famous opening lines. “I am an American, Chicago born, and go at things as I have taught myself, free-style, and will make the record in my own way: first to knock, first admitted.” It’s the “Call...

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Community Reviews Summary of 627 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
reflective 61%
funny 42%
challenging 38%
hopeful 19%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 9%
informative 4%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.64

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