The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow

The Adventures of Augie March

Saul Bellow

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

This grand-scale heroic comedy tells the story of the exuberant young Augie, a poor Chicago boy growing up during the Depression. While his neighborhood friends all settle down into their various chosen professions, Augie, as particular as an aris...

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Community Reviews Summary of 473 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
adventurous 64%
challenging 35%
funny 35%
emotional 21%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 21%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.65

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