The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow

The Adventures of Augie March

Saul Bellow with Christopher Hitchens (Contributor)

586 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Augie comes on stage with one of literature’s most famous opening lines. “I am an American, Chicago born, and go at things as I have taught myself, free-style, and will make the record in my own way: first to knock, first admitted.” It’s the “Call...

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Community Reviews Summary of 409 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
adventurous 60%
funny 40%
challenging 30%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.64

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