Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Everyman by Philip Roth

A heartbreaking novel that is the work of a literary master. In this short book, Philip Roth describes an anonymous character -- a true "everyman" -- who reflects on his long life. Whether it is his failed marriages, estranged sons, beloved daughter who has forgiven him, or his body that is slowly decaying with age, as the inevitability of death looms over him, Roth has created a character that is flawed in an all-too human way. Roth's empathetic pen, however, allows the reader to connect to the main character in a very deep way, as if this unnamed man represented a part in all of us. A wonderful book that is a true masterpiece.

5 out of 5 stars