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Stefania Mihai All three novels forming the American Trilogy are stand-alones. They are only considered a trilogy because they have a similar setting (New England/Ne…moreAll three novels forming the American Trilogy are stand-alones. They are only considered a trilogy because they have a similar setting (New England/New Jersey in the second half of the 20th century) and similar social themes.(less)

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Can somebody explain to me who wrote and sent the e-mail disgracing Coleman? Nathan doubted Delphine but I haven't found any confirmation of what I recall ! Thanks (the e-mail sent after the death of Coleman and Faunia) not the letter sent by Delphine, thank you for your explanations.

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One of my favorite american authors, Philip Roth passed away yesterday May 23, 2018 in Manhattan, NY at age 85. I have read five of his books, American Pastoral, Patrimony, The Human Stain, Portnoy's complaint and Sabbath's Theater. And there's so many more that now I need to read to catch up to. Rest in Peace Philip Roth. How many have read (if any)?

Tammy Thanks for this information. I've read only 1, but would mind reading more. The Human Stain is a great read.…moreThanks for this information. I've read only 1, but would mind reading more. The Human Stain is a great read.(less)

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Why'd he choose to be Jewish if he considered Jews nearly as oppressed as blacks?

Elliot J. As I understood the book, when he decided to marry Iris who was Jewish, he must have decided that if he assumed a Jewish identity all would go even mo…moreAs I understood the book, when he decided to marry Iris who was Jewish, he must have decided that if he assumed a Jewish identity all would go even more smoothly. Yes, Iris's parents were wholly atheistic and unattached utterly to Judaism and I read nothing about Iris being religious, but still it made logical sense to Coleman to be of the same faith as Iris...a Jewish couple up at Athena.(less)

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David The three books, "American Pastoral", "I Married a Communist" and "The Human Stain" are grouped in a trilogy, but are stand alone novels. You don't ne…moreThe three books, "American Pastoral", "I Married a Communist" and "The Human Stain" are grouped in a trilogy, but are stand alone novels. You don't need to read one to understand the others. I would start with "American Pastoral".(less)

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