Everyman by Philip Roth 2nd BOTM July/Aug
Discussion of Everyman goes in this threadSaundra KaneThe Mystery Readers' StudyBest Sellers and Literature
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Started reading this today. Right away I am taken by the passage where he describes the disintegration of his first marriage. Reminds me a little bit of a lunch I had with a colleague the other day;...
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I have it on hold at the library with about 10 holds before me so next month I'm expecting to receive it.
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You should get it fast.Wernoclue...I will be curious if you end up liking him. He is definitely flawed...but I liked the guy.Saundra KaneThe Mystery Readers' StudyBest Sellers and Literature
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Finished it last night. Yes, he's flawed, but I liked him, too. I thought he was a very sympathetic character, for all of that.I'll bet a lot of women feel differently, though.KarenCurrently Reading:...
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I picked this up at the library last night after work. I hope to begin reading it at some point today! Image by FlamingText.com
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Oh good BeagleWernoclue...Some reviewer made the remark that this character was Portnoy all grown up. I don't know if you read that one or not but I don't think he was as insensitive and self centered...
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I haven't read Portnoy, but I guess I can see the point. Although he had a good relationship with his adult daughter, I doubt that was the case when she was in her teens and he was on to Merete. It...
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You are right..he took his time maturing.How about the title..does he remind you of the regular "Every Man"?Saundra KaneThe Mystery Readers' StudyBest Sellers and Literature
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Well, he does remind me of a lot of men I know, including my father to some extent. But no, not every man is like that. However, I do think it more common for men to have regrets about their lives as...
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Yes..I do think so.I just felt that "everyman" was not actually represented in that he was rather affluent and intellectual and artistic. A bit more than the average guy. But I see what you mean about...
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Hi there. Sorry I haven't yet been able to contribute to the discussion. I have the book and I am a little over half way through. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of time to read these days it seems,...
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Good point...I think his Dad would be tooSaundra KaneThe Mystery Readers' StudyBest Sellers and Literature
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Saundra .. they are selling the book here, too. But the hardcover version which is pretty expensive.I'll have to read it though, once they have the paperback available
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I got mine thru the library..but I might buy it in paperback. I would like to read it againSaundra KaneThe Mystery Readers' StudyBest Sellers and Literature
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I'll get back to you after the paperback release, when I've bought it. Depending on the hardcover version sales success, it might take up to 6-9 months, until they have it here.
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CAUTION - SPOILERS CONTAINED HEREIN. (And these are just my opinions - my interpretation; to me it's always interesting to read what others thought as well.)I finished this book yesterday. I can't say...
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very good. I just had a conversation tonight with my sister who said..I don't think I would ever want to retire because it made him so lonely. But that was not what made him lonely. It was always...
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Very good point, Saundra. It definitely wasn't retirement that made him alone and lonely but all the bad choices he had made along the way.Yes, he definitely made his own bed but I still felt some...
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Reading some of your topics, I think I should really get this book.The topic itself is pretty tough, though .. since we all know that our lives are limited. There was a time when I thought a lot about...
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