The Man With the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren, Kurt Vonnegut, William J. Savage Jr., Daniel Simon, Studs Terkel

464 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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The Man With the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren, Kurt Vonnegut, William J. Savage Jr., Daniel Simon, Studs Terkel is a gripping and intriguing novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate unflinching portrayals of the human condition, particularly those who are drawn to stories of resilience, struggle, and the complexities of the human spirit.

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Nelson Algren's devastating of that savage, subterranean world go gamblers, junkies, alcoholics, prostitutes, thieves, and degenerates remains unsurpassed as an authentic portrait of human depravity.Only a master like Algren could create such a pa...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 227 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

sad: 91%

emotional: 66%

challenging: 58%

reflective: 41%

tense: 41%

funny: 25%

adventurous: 16%

mysterious: 8%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
41% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
63% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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