The Plot Against America by Philip Roth

The Plot Against America

Philip Roth

400 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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When celebrity aviator, Charles A. Lindbergh, wins the 1940 presidential election on the slogan of 'America First', fear invades every Jewish household. Not only has Lindbergh blamed the Jews for pushing America towards war with Germany, he has ne...

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Moods

dark 70%
tense 60%
reflective 54%
challenging 36%
emotional 34%
sad 33%
informative 18%
adventurous 9%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 46%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

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3.72

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