The Naked and the Dead by Norman Mailer

The Naked and the Dead

Norman Mailer

721 pages • first pub 1948 (view editions)

fiction classics historical dark emotional tense slow-paced
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The Naked and the Dead by Norman Mailer is ideal for readers seeking a gritty, introspective exploration of war's psychological toll and the complexities of human nature under extreme pressure.

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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

3.79
based on 1,037 reviews

Moods

tense: 75%

dark: 72%

emotional: 57%

reflective: 51%

challenging: 48%

sad: 42%

adventurous: 27%

informative: 9%

funny: 6%

hopeful: 3%

inspiring: 3%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
48% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

51% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

68% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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