The Counterlife by Philip Roth

336 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Counterlife is about people enacting their dreams of renewal and escape, some of them going so far as to risk their lives to alter seemingly irreversible destinies. Wherever they may find themselves, the characters of The Counterlife are tempt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
challenging 55%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
sad 22%
tense 22%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.75

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