Something Happened by Joseph Heller

Something Happened

Joseph Heller

576 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction classics challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Bob Slocum was living the American dream. He had a beautiful wife, three lovely children, a nice house...and all the mistresses he desired. He had it all -- all, that is, but happiness. Slocum was discontent. Inevitably, inexorably, his discontent...

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Community Reviews Summary of 311 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
challenging 66%
reflective 66%
funny 46%
sad 33%
emotional 20%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 64% | No: 28% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.45

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