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'Tart and seductive, Roth's coming-of-age tale matures into a howl of indignation --Financial Times
`I loved this...it was a strange and troubling read, but brilliantly written' --Elle
`I loved this...it was a strange and troubling read, but brilliantly written' --Elle
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`drivingly readable'
`a gratifying novel in its won right ... Indignation is, unquestionably, seriously "good" Roth' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
`a gratifying novel in its won right ... Indignation is, unquestionably, seriously "good" Roth' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
While this may not rank against the American trilogy this is nevertheless a masterpiece. The writing is faultless and the narrative is constantly engaging. Above all Roth is, as ever, capable of creating a state of mind that is coherent and compelling.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of Philip Roth's best novels, the funny and poignant story of a young man's journey to adulthood in the 1950s. Although short, it manages to pack so much in - stifling mid-Western conformity, New Jersey Jewishness, first love and the horrors of war. It is a shame the critics now take Roth for granted because he is so prolific.He is still at the top of his game.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The isn't, of course, the only Roth novel that will still be read in 50 years time, but its brevity and accessibility might make it one of the most popular. A young Jewish student is crushed between his upbringing, his intellect and life at a provincial college. Meanwhile, The Korean War, the humanist's hell, waits for him to fail. Oh yes, make no mistake, this is certainly grim stuff but Indignation is also full of humour with some genuinely hilarious moments. Work that one out. Better still, read this marvellous, short novel at one sitting. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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The best of the 'Nemeses' novels
Roth fans will find little to surprise them in this short novel. All the usual ingredients are here - a pinch of sexual frustration a la 'Portnoy's Complaint', the blue-collar Dads... Read more
Published 14 months ago by David Llewellyn
Hard hitting,substantial stuff - as usual with Roth.
Roth is not a'comfortable' read, but immensely thought-provoking and robust; I relish being challenged as he invariably does. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. Susanna Beer
Korean bound
Philip Roth covers a lot of ground in this brief life tale. There is the irreconcilable relationship between a son and his father. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mick Read
You Must Read this Book
The Humbling started me off with Roth and this book was even better. It is utterly gripping. He somehow has a way of making you identify so closely with Marcus Messner and all... Read more
Published 18 months ago by TJ
REAL LIFE
This is rather a short novella. I enjoyed the sheer irony, the sense of astonishment, the reflection of what life really is like.
Published 21 months ago by VICKYM
Marcus Messner: Rebel with a Cause
Philip Roth's short novel, Indignation, returns to some of his past familiar themes. However, Roth only touches lightly on these themes such as Jews settling in the USA and... Read more
Published on 19 May 2010 by Herman Norford
A tired effort
A dismal introvert effort with little worthwhile content,and with very obvious echoes of "Atonement" and "Chesnil Beach" in its denouement.
Published on 17 Mar 2010 by Mr. M. J. King
Lacked depth and had nothing new to add to the coming of age story
I loved The Human Stain when I read it a few years ago, so have been wanting to read another one of his books for a while. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Jackie
The best Roth novel I have red
This is a poignant and compelling novel on a young man getting of age in the early 1950's. Several themes impact the reader in a very strong way: the cultural difference between... Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2009 by Reader
Worldly
This is a hugely enjoyable book. Roth keeps you turning the page from the off and you are truly transported to live firstly within the confines of a New Jersey lower middle class... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2009 by Barca 82
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