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231 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0374502005
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: FSG
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The classical novel (and basis for the acclaimed film) now in a new editionIntroduction by Kevin BakerThe Natural, Bernard Malamud's first novel, published in 1952, is also the first—and some would say still the best—novel ever written about baseb...
Community Reviews Summary of 671 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
emotional 44%
sad 37%
tense 25%
mysterious 18%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
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231 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0374502005
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: FSG
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The classical novel (and basis for the acclaimed film) now in a new editionIntroduction by Kevin BakerThe Natural, Bernard Malamud's first novel, published in 1952, is also the first—and some would say still the best—novel ever written about baseb...
Community Reviews Summary of 671 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
emotional 44%
sad 37%
tense 25%
mysterious 18%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny