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412 pages • first pub 1973 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 0099889404
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Language: English
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The Great American Novel by Philip Roth is ideal for readers who enjoy irreverent, fast-paced satires blending absurd humor with inventive twists on historical and cultural myths.
Description
Gill Gamesh is the only pitcher who ever literally tried to kill the umpire. The ex-con first baseman, John Baal, 'The Babe Ruth of the Big House,' who never hit a home run sober. If you've never heard of them - or of the Ruppert Mundys, the only ...
Community Reviews
Moods
funny: 100%
dark: 33%
mysterious: 33%
adventurous: 16%
informative: 16%
lighthearted: 16%
reflective: 16%
tense: 16%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, XenophobiaModerate
Sexual content, Antisemitism412 pages • first pub 1973 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 0099889404
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Edition Pub Date: Not specified
The Great American Novel by Philip Roth is ideal for readers who enjoy irreverent, fast-paced satires blending absurd humor with inventive twists on historical and cultural myths.
Description
Gill Gamesh is the only pitcher who ever literally tried to kill the umpire. The ex-con first baseman, John Baal, 'The Babe Ruth of the Big House,' who never hit a home run sober. If you've never heard of them - or of the Ruppert Mundys, the only ...
Community Reviews
Moods
funny: 100%
dark: 33%
mysterious: 33%
adventurous: 16%
informative: 16%
lighthearted: 16%
reflective: 16%
tense: 16%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, XenophobiaModerate
Sexual content, Antisemitism