When She Was Good by Philip Roth

The novel explores the tumultuous life of a young woman named Lucy Nelson, whose fierce determination to uphold moral righteousness leads to a series of personal and familial conflicts. Set in a small town in the Midwest, Lucy's relentless pursuit of what she perceives as justice and her struggle against the flawed men in her life, including her alcoholic father and ineffectual husband, drive her to extreme measures. Her uncompromising nature and inability to reconcile her ideals with the imperfections of those around her ultimately result in a tragic unraveling, highlighting the destructive potential of inflexible moral absolutism.

Published
1967
Nationality
American
Length
Medium
Pages
300-350
Original Language
English
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(3.5)
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