439 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141188652
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
David Schearl arrives in New York in his mother's arms to begin his new life as an immigrant. David is hated by his father, but is fiercely loved and protected by his Yiddish-speaking mother. This novel interweaves the love between a mother and so...
Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
adventurous 42%
emotional 42%
sad 42%
tense 28%
informative 14%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Violence
439 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141188652
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
David Schearl arrives in New York in his mother's arms to begin his new life as an immigrant. David is hated by his father, but is fiercely loved and protected by his Yiddish-speaking mother. This novel interweaves the love between a mother and so...
Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
adventurous 42%
emotional 42%
sad 42%
tense 28%
informative 14%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Violence