The Promise by Chaim Potok

The Promise

Reuven Malter #2

Chaim Potok

368 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional slow-paced

Description

“A superb mirror of a place, a time, and a group of people who capture our immediate interest and hold it tightly.” —The Philadelphia InquirerYoung Reuven Malter is unsure of himself and his place in life. An unconventional scholar, he struggles f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 464 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 76%
informative 53%
challenging 38%
inspiring 38%
hopeful 30%
sad 30%
tense 30%
dark 23%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.07

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