Something Happened by Joseph Heller

Something Happened

Joseph Heller

576 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction classics challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Bob Slocum was living the American dream. He had a beautiful wife, three lovely children, a nice house...and all the mistresses he desired. He had it all -- all, that is, but happiness. Slocum was discontent. Inevitably, inexorably, his discontent...

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Community Reviews Summary of 246 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
challenging 70%
reflective 60%
funny 50%
sad 30%
emotional 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 70% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.41

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