A review by andra_cati
Herzog by Saul Bellow

Thus far I am undecided. The plot is rather scattered and unstructured in a way that is vexing. I could understand how an unstable plot could contribute to creativity, but it does not appear to do so in this way. The protagonist of the novel is a writer, though Bellow has chosen to narrate in third person, thus excluding the writing abilities that could have been presented. This was an odd choice. The writing was not captivating, nor was it tasteful, and the plot was rather slow and mundane. Perhaps Bellow's genius can be shown in another piece of his work, but I do not find it to be present in this one. However, I am eager to read more from him and further explore his literary world.