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192 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781446401347
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 06 August 2011
Description
When talented young writer Nathan Zuckerman makes his pilgrimage to sit at the feet of his hero, the reclusive master of American Literature, E. I. Lonoff, he soon finds himself enmeshed in the great Jewish writer's domestic life, with all its com...
Community Reviews Summary of 866 reviews
Moods
funny 38%
mysterious 38%
challenging 36%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
tense 25%
informative 11%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Genocide, GaslightingModerate
Confinement, Grief, Sexual contentMinor
Death of parent, Infidelity, Medical content192 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781446401347
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 06 August 2011
Description
When talented young writer Nathan Zuckerman makes his pilgrimage to sit at the feet of his hero, the reclusive master of American Literature, E. I. Lonoff, he soon finds himself enmeshed in the great Jewish writer's domestic life, with all its com...
Community Reviews Summary of 866 reviews
Moods
funny 38%
mysterious 38%
challenging 36%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
tense 25%
informative 11%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Genocide, GaslightingModerate
Confinement, Grief, Sexual contentMinor
Death of parent, Infidelity, Medical content