Nemesis by Philip Roth

Nemesis

Philip Roth

280 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Set in a Newark neighborhood during a terrifying polio outbreak, Nemesis is a wrenching examination of the forces of circumstance on our lives.  Bucky Cantor is a vigorous, dutiful twenty-three-year-old playground director during the summer of 194...

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Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews

Moods

sad 80%
reflective 68%
dark 54%
emotional 45%
tense 25%
informative 17%
challenging 14%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 31%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | No: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.68

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