320 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679748267
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 January 1994
Description
Roth's award-winning first book instantly established its author's reputation as a writer of explosive wit, merciless insight, and a fierce compassion for even the most self-deluding of his characters. Goodbye, Columbus is the story of Neil Klugma...
Community Reviews Summary of 889 reviews
Moods
funny 29%
emotional 17%
sad 17%
tense 17%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 13%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexual content, Antisemitism
320 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679748267
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 January 1994
Description
Roth's award-winning first book instantly established its author's reputation as a writer of explosive wit, merciless insight, and a fierce compassion for even the most self-deluding of his characters. Goodbye, Columbus is the story of Neil Klugma...
Community Reviews Summary of 889 reviews
Moods
funny 29%
emotional 17%
sad 17%
tense 17%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 13%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexual content, Antisemitism