246 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Bernard Malamud’s second novel, originally published in 1957, is the story of Morris Bober, a grocer in postwar Brooklyn, who “wants better” for himself and his family. First two robbers appear and hold him up; then things take a turn for the bett...
Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
tense 37%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassmentModerate
Rape, Antisemitism
246 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Bernard Malamud’s second novel, originally published in 1957, is the story of Morris Bober, a grocer in postwar Brooklyn, who “wants better” for himself and his family. First two robbers appear and hold him up; then things take a turn for the bett...
Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
tense 37%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassmentModerate
Rape, Antisemitism