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by Philip Roth

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Would this book be appropriate for an advanced 15-year-old reader? How much sexual content/violence is there?

Tytti 15-year-olds should be able to read whatever they want and be able to make those decisions themselves.

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Do you need to read Philip Roth's American Trilogy - American Pastoral, I married a communist, and The Human Stain - in order? Or is it recommended?

Bustin' Jiber The three books are barely connected, only with the narrator and where they happen. You can read them in any order.

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Is this book a stand alone story, complete with a resolution? Or does it leave you hanging and flow directly into the next instalment of the American Trilogy?

Bustin' Jiber The three books are barely connected, each have their own separate story.

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I just discovered this author and would like to read all of his works. He has so many! Can anyone recommend his best work or suggest which one I should read first? What do you like/dislike about this author or his works?

Adrienne "Indignation" and "Portnoy's Complaint" are my favorites. "The Humbling" is very good, too. His books that aren't my favorites are still extremely wel…more"Indignation" and "Portnoy's Complaint" are my favorites. "The Humbling" is very good, too. His books that aren't my favorites are still extremely well written and thought provoking.(less)

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Where can i get a copy of this book? It's not giving me any details whenever i am opening using google store. -_-

Diane Chase I'd try the library. ; ).

If yours doesn't have it, an inter-library loan is probably an option. Or request your library purchase it but I'd be shocke…moreI'd try the library. ; ).

If yours doesn't have it, an inter-library loan is probably an option. Or request your library purchase it but I'd be shocked if they don't already have a copy. (less)

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