Review of American Pastoral (2016) by J. R. Jones for Chicago Reader — 26 Oct 2016
I haven't read the book, but I'm guessing Roth brought more nuance and authority to its story of a New Jersey family in the 1960s and '70s than McGregor and screenwriter John Romano have with this cultural cartoon.
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This review of American Pastoral (2016) was written by J. R. Jones and published by Chicago Reader on 26 Oct 2016.
American Pastoral has generally received mixed reviews.
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