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341 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140189438
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 January 1992
Description
This portrait of a modern-day hero is the story of Moses Herzog, a great sufferer, joker, moaner and charmer. Although his life has disintegrated around him, Herzog sees himself as a survivor, both of his private disasters and those of the age.
Community Reviews Summary of 795 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 40%
funny 31%
dark 28%
inspiring 21%
sad 18%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child abuse, Sexual assault, Pedophilia
341 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140189438
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 January 1992
Description
This portrait of a modern-day hero is the story of Moses Herzog, a great sufferer, joker, moaner and charmer. Although his life has disintegrated around him, Herzog sees himself as a survivor, both of his private disasters and those of the age.
Community Reviews Summary of 795 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 40%
funny 31%
dark 28%
inspiring 21%
sad 18%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child abuse, Sexual assault, Pedophilia