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143 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039877
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 October 2006
Description
An essential masterwork by Nobel laureate Saul Bellow--now with an introduction by J. M. Coetzee A Penguin ClassicExpecting to be inducted into the army to fight in World War II, Joseph has given up his job and carefully prepared for his departure...
Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
challenging 40%
tense 26%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
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143 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039877
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 October 2006
Description
An essential masterwork by Nobel laureate Saul Bellow--now with an introduction by J. M. Coetzee A Penguin ClassicExpecting to be inducted into the army to fight in World War II, Joseph has given up his job and carefully prepared for his departure...
Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
challenging 40%
tense 26%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.