182 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307277718
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 April 2007
Description
Philip Roth's new novel is a candidly intimate yet universal story of loss, regret, and stoicism. The bestselling author of The Plot Against America now turns his attention from "one family's harrowing encounter with history" (New York Times) to o...
Community Reviews Summary of 585 reviews
Moods
sad 55%
emotional 33%
dark 22%
challenging 11%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, SuicideModerate
Cancer, Chronic illness, Terminal illnessMinor
Forced institutionalization
182 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307277718
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 April 2007
Description
Philip Roth's new novel is a candidly intimate yet universal story of loss, regret, and stoicism. The bestselling author of The Plot Against America now turns his attention from "one family's harrowing encounter with history" (New York Times) to o...
Community Reviews Summary of 585 reviews
Moods
sad 55%
emotional 33%
dark 22%
challenging 11%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, SuicideModerate
Cancer, Chronic illness, Terminal illnessMinor
Forced institutionalization