Sabbath's Theater by Philip Roth
"Sabbath's Theater" is a darkly humorous and sexually explicit novel about the life of a retired puppeteer, Mickey Sabbath. After the death of his long-time mistress, Sabbath embarks on a journey of self-exploration and reflection, contemplating his past relationships, his career, and his own mortality. The novel is a profound exploration of the human condition, the nature of desire, and the struggle to find meaning in a chaotic and often absurd world.
The 1360th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 421
Since this book was first published in 1995, there is a penalty of 33.6%. The age adjusted score is 279.54.
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