Goodbye, Columbus by Philip Roth

This novel explores the story of Neil Klugman and Brenda Patimkin, two young Jewish people from different social classes, who embark on a summer romance in 1950s New Jersey. The novel delves into their relationship dynamics, contrasting their backgrounds and dealing with themes of social class, materialism, and the American Dream. The book also includes five short stories, each exploring different aspects of post-war American Jewish life.

The 5002nd greatest book of all time


Published
1959
Nationality
American
Type
Fiction
Pages
136-298
Words
31,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here

This book is on the following 5 lists: