The Ghost Writer by Philip Roth

The Ghost Writer

Zuckerman Bound #1

Philip Roth

179 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

When talented young writer Nathan Zuckerman makes his pilgrimage to sit at the feet of his hero, the reclusive master of American Literature, E. I. Lonoff, he soon finds himself enmeshed in the great Jewish writer's domestic life, with all its com...

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Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
funny 35%
mysterious 30%
dark 25%
tense 25%
informative 20%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 45%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.6

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