Everyman by Philip Roth

Everyman

Philip Roth

182 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction literary reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Philip Roth's new novel is a candidly intimate yet universal story of loss, regret and stoicism. The fate of Roth's everyman is traced from his first shocking confrontation with death on the idyllic beaches of his childhood summers, to his old age...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 585 reviews

Moods

reflective 94%
sad 55%
emotional 33%
dark 22%
challenging 11%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 36%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.44

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...