The Naked and the Dead: 50th Anniversary by Norman Mailer

The Naked and the Dead: 50th Anniversary

Norman Mailer

721 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

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Description

Hailed as one of the finest novels to come out of the Second World War, "The Naked and the Dead" received unprecedented critical acclaim upon its publications and has since enjoyed a long and well-deserved tenure in the American canon.

Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
tense 75%
challenging 62%
sad 62%
emotional 50%
adventurous 25%
reflective 25%
funny 12%
informative 12%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.79

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