Reviews

Majorie Morningstar by Herman Wouk

janu0303's review against another edition

5.0

One of the most hauntingly beautiful books I've read by one of my favorite authors. It's very Fitzgeraldian in some ways, except - and I can't believe I'd say this, since I love Fitzgerald - better.

baxtervallens's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

hazelrosen's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

leasummer's review against another edition

3.0

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This is an in depth study on about a decade of the life of Marjorie. As she goes from late teen years to mid 20s. An aspiring actress, it follows her "career" and her dating/love life and what becomes of a Jewish woman in a changing world in the 30-40s. It was interesting.

lesliekyla's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

numail4me's review against another edition

5.0

guilty pleasure - a bit staid - spoiler alert - she doesnt get laid until she's almost 22. a bit long. kinda of like black and white movie - but enjoyed throughout

reviewsbylola's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

akuhlma03's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

gr8reader's review against another edition

4.0

This book had been sitting on my shelf for eons and finally decided to read it......Enjoyed it although i felt for a book the length that it was, there were times that the details of events was skimpy and other times things could have been moved along a bit quicker.

alisa4books's review against another edition

4.0

A surprisingly enjoyable read given it's length. Interesting insight into the life of a young woman in the 1930's stumbling her way through admiration, infatuation, lust and love.