Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth

Portnoy's Complaint

Philip Roth

272 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

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Portnoy's Complaint n. [after Alexander Portnoy (1933-)]:A disorder in which strongly-felt ethical and altruistic impulses are perpetually warring with extreme sexual longings, often of a perverse nature. Portnoy's Complaint tells the tale of y...

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Moods

funny 86%
reflective 48%
dark 34%
challenging 24%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 15%
sad 11%
tense 7%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 26%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

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3.53

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