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216 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553234084
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Neil Klugman and pretty, spirited Brenda Patimkin - he of poor Newark, she of suburban Short Hills - meet one summer and dive into an affair that is as much about social class and suspicion as it is about love.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,219 reviews
Moods
funny 43%
emotional 37%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 26% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexual content, Antisemitism
216 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553234084
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Neil Klugman and pretty, spirited Brenda Patimkin - he of poor Newark, she of suburban Short Hills - meet one summer and dive into an affair that is as much about social class and suspicion as it is about love.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,219 reviews
Moods
funny 43%
emotional 37%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 26% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexual content, Antisemitism