The Pawnbroker by Edward Lewis Wallant

The Pawnbroker

Edward Lewis Wallant

279 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional sad slow-paced
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For most of us, remembering the Holocaust requires effort; we listen to stories, watch films, read histories. But the people who came to be called “survivors” could not avoid their memories. Sol Nazerman, protagonist of Edward Lewis Wallant’s The ...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.11

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