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A Silver Dish

Saul Bellow
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A Silver Dish

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1978

Book Brief

Saul Bellow

A Silver Dish

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1978
Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1978

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Saul Bellow's A Silver Dish captivates with rich character development and profound thematic depth. Critics praise Bellow's skill in portraying complex familial relations and moral dilemmas. However, some find the pacing inconsistent and the narrative occasionally dense. Overall, it's celebrated for its evocative prose and emotional resonance.

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Who Should Read A Silver Dish?

A thoughtful reader captivated by familial complexities, moral dilemmas, and richly narrated characters would enjoy Saul Bellow's A Silver Dish. Fans of John Updike's Rabbit, Run and Philip Roth's American Pastoral will appreciate Bellow's exploration of personal and generational conflicts.

Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1978

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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