赫索格 by 索尔·贝娄, Saul Bellow

赫索格

索尔·贝娄, Saul Bellow with 宋兆霖 (Translator)

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fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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In one of his finest achievements, Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow presents a multifaceted portrait of a modern-day hero, a man struggling with the complexity of existence and longing for redemption. This is the story of Moses Herzog, a great suffe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 787 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
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

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 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

3.46

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