The Brothers Ashkenazi by I. J. Singer

The Brothers Ashkenazi

I. J. Singer

460 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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In the Polish city of Lodz, the brothers Ashkenazi grew up very differently in talent and in temperament. Max, the firstborn, is fiercely intelligent and conniving, determined to succeed financially by any means necessary. Slower-witted Jacob is s...

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Community Reviews

4.21
based on 19 reviews

Moods

dark: 75%

challenging: 50%

reflective: 50%

emotional: 25%

informative: 25%

tense: 25%


Pace

25% of readers chose medium
75% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

75% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Complicated
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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