Everyman Audiobook

" Wanted to put this one down a few times but couldn't. I think my interest in this book is directly related to mu vocation. I deal with aging and death issues quite often. Roth captures many of the emotions of aging and concerns about death. Not my favorite Roth book but not a bad read. The subject could be considered essential for proper orientation to living, if supported by a different philosophy than the one found in this book, which is nihilism. "

" I've never read any Philip Roth before, and now I'm wondering if maybe I should read a lot more. A terrific, powerful book about a man coming to terms with himself at the end of his life. Well written with good characterization. Highly recommend. "

" Talk about self-loathing! There's really nothing this "everyman" likes about himself, and there's really no reason for us to like him. Although the book's well written, the character is just too unredeemable for me to care what happens to him... "

" very depressing. why must one meditate on mortality without recourse to religion or philosophy?? "

" Why can't Roth's characters ever have a sense of humor about themselves? "

" It was almost scary to me how much the thoughts of the protagonist sometimes echo mine. This work is a great novel which explores human aging and mortality in a way that really hits home. "

" It takes me two months only to get halfway through. Yes, it's that boring. "

" Could have been a great book--representative of the thoughts and feelings of a lot of middle-aged men, perhaps--but Roth being Roth had to be lewd and crass. "

" Although I loved the basic idea of this book, somehow its execution wasn't as captivating as it should have been. If it were a short story, rather than a novella, I might have liked it better. "

" Craftmanship. Philip Roth has amazing writing skills. An engaging, gripping little book. "

" least favorite of my roth reads "

" Most depressing book I have ever read. "

" The story is a bummer. For most part of the book my thoughts were to get the protagonist to quit whining. "

" Quick read and worth it. I really like his style and insight. "

" the most staggering treatise on aging and death that i have ever read. terrifying and reassuring at the same time. told from a third person perspective so intimate that often i forgot who the "he" was that roth was referring to. a stunning work of art. "

" This book was a quick read and somewhat enjoyable. It really makes you think about your life and what you want to accomplish and be remembered by. "

" Good (in a Philip Roth kind of way) and a little boring (in a Philip Roth kind of way). Read in one sitting at the gym -- Kindle is broken. :( "

" This is my second Roth book. Thus far, I can't say I'm a fan. "

" I always want to like Philip Roth. And then I never really do. "

" I'm really not sure what to say about this book but I do know for certain that I want to read more Philip Roth now. "

" Think I'm over his depressing tales for a spell.... "

" Perhaps I should have given this one 4 stars. Its so well written and brilliantly structured, but...but it's sooo depressing! Anyway, it's very thought provoking. "

" As my grandmother currently battles old age, this book really hits home. As Roth says, old age isn't a battle; it's a massacre. But no matter for now, I'll worry about the inevitable when I'm 75. "

" As Roth ages he clearly is dealing with lots of issues. Well-written but depressing. Excellently narrated by George Guidall. "