Job by Joseph Roth, Dorothy Thompson

220 pages first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Mendel Singer, a modern day Job, goes through his trials in the ghettoes of Tsarist Russia, and on the unforgiving streets of New York. He loses his family, falls terribly ill, and is badly abused. He needs a miracle.

Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
challenging 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 25%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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