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Operation Shylock: A Confession

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by Philip Roth

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I'm trying to get through this book, but I'm having a hard time. Debating about whether to finish it or not. Some sections are interesting and then some are boring and seem to drag on. Maybe I'm just not used to Roth's writing style yet. Dose anyone else feel this way too? Did you finish reading the book?
Nechamah Goldfarb Yes, I felt the same way, and put it down. Then one weekend when I had nothing new to read and had no desire to go back to read books (which I do some…moreYes, I felt the same way, and put it down. Then one weekend when I had nothing new to read and had no desire to go back to read books (which I do sometimes!) I picked it up and finished it.

I found it to be well-written but distressing, and I find that I cannot take added stress and distress anymore. Nevertheless, i did finsih it, and on the whole it is was worth reading. (less)
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