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Dangling Man

Saul Bellow
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Dangling Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996

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Saul Bellow

Dangling Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

191

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 1940s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dangling Man by Saul Bellow follows an individual's introspective journey as they await their draft into the army during World War II. Set in Chicago, the narrative diary reveals the person's existential struggles, exploring themes of isolation, identity, and purpose in a society marked by uncertainty and change.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Mysterious

Gritty

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.8

3,795 ratings

52%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Saul Bellow's Dangling Man is a contemplative novel that captures the existential struggles of a man in wartime limbo. Critics praise Bellow's introspective style and rich character development. However, some find the narrative slow and the protagonist's introspection excessive. Overall, it's a thought-provoking exploration of identity and isolation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dangling Man?

Readers who appreciate Dangling Man by Saul Bellow gravitate towards introspective, character-driven narratives, much like Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky. They enjoy exploring existential themes, internal monologues, and philosophical musings on identity and purpose.

3.8

3,795 ratings

52%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

191

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 1940s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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