Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth

Portnoy's Complaint

Philip Roth

274 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

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The famous confession of Alexander Portnoy, who is thrust through life by his unappeasable sexuality, yet held back at the same time by the iron grip of his unforgettable childhood. Hilariously funny, boldly intimate, startlingly candid, Portnoy’s...

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Community Reviews

3.54
based on 4,408 reviews

Moods

funny: 82%

reflective: 49%

dark: 36%

challenging: 26%

emotional: 21%

lighthearted: 14%

sad: 11%

tense: 10%

adventurous: 5%

relaxing: 3%

informative: 1%

Pace

28% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose A mix
94% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

97% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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