Herzog by Saul Bellow

Herzog

Saul Bellow with Philip Roth

400 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In one of his finest achievements, Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow presents a multifaceted portrait of a modern-day hero, a man struggling with the complexity of existence and longing for redemption. A Penguin Classic This is the story of Moses Her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 537 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
challenging 57%
emotional 42%
dark 31%
funny 31%
inspiring 26%
sad 15%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.45

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