Herzog by Philip Roth, Saul Bellow

Herzog

Philip Roth, Saul Bellow

371 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

This is the story of Moses Herzog, a great sufferer, joker, mourner, and charmer. Although his life steadily disintegrates around him - he has failed as a writer and teacher, as a father, and has lost the affection of his wife to his best friend -...

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Community Reviews Summary of 495 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
challenging 60%
dark 40%
emotional 40%
inspiring 33%
funny 26%
adventurous 13%
informative 13%
sad 13%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.44

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