The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow
The Adventures of Augie March

Saul Bellow

The Adventures of Augie March

Saul Bellow

536 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"An enduring testament and prophecy." -Chicago Sun-Times A Penguin Classic Mr. Artur Sammler, Holocaust survivor, intellectual, and occasional lecturer at Columbia University in 1960s New York City, is a "registrar of madness," a refined and civil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

challenging 85%
reflective 85%
dark 57%
funny 42%
sad 42%
emotional 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 14%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Average rating

3.38

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