Published in 1962.
Interesting enough, I suppose. The most fascinating part about the book was the glimpse it afforded of American society in the 50s. There was none of today's political correctness then. People identified with their religious/ethnic groups much more strongly than today. The Catholics built their lives around their religion and their community and the Jews did likewise. Intermarriage was an earth-shattering action and religious institutions did not sanction them. Of course racism against blacks and jews was prevalent and there was none of today's consumerism.
The story, which moved at snail's pace, had its moments. I think Roth was at his best on his tangents when he explored the characters' histories.
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