Rise of David Levinsky by Abraham Cahan

Rise of David Levinsky

Abraham Cahan

548 pages first pub 1917 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

A young Hasidic Jew struggling to master the Talmud seeks his fortune amid the teeming streets of New York's Lower East Side. The energy formerly focused on his religious studies now turns in the direction of rising to the top of the business worl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.21

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