Norman mailer goodreads

Norman Mailer (1926-2007) was an American novelist, journalist, and social commentator. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential American writers of the 20th century. Here are some of his notable works and their Goodreads ratings:

  1. The Naked and the Dead (1948) - 4.12/5 (over 22,000 ratings)
    • Mailer's debut novel, a classic of World War II literature, follows a group of American soldiers as they fight on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
  2. Barbary Shore (1951) - 3.92/5 (over 2,000 ratings)
    • A novel about a group of people living in a beachside community, exploring themes of alienation, politics, and social change.
  3. The Deer Park (1955) - 3.83/5 (over 1,000 ratings)
    • A novel about a group of people living in a small town in the American Southwest, exploring themes of morality, politics, and the human condition.
  4. An American Dream (1965) - 3.93/5 (over 2,000 ratings)
    • A novel about a wealthy businessman who murders his wife and explores the consequences of his actions.
  5. Armies of the Night (1968) - 3.85/5 (over 500 ratings)
    • A non-fiction book about the 1967 March on the Pentagon, which Mailer participated in and wrote about.
  6. Marilyn: A Biography (1973) - 3.92/5 (over 1,000 ratings)
    • A biography of Marilyn Monroe, which explores her life, career, and tragic death.
  7. The Executioner's Song (1979) - 4.04/5 (over 2,000 ratings)
    • A novel about the life and execution of Gary Gilmore, a convicted murderer who was executed in Utah in 1977.
  8. Harlot's Ghost (1991) - 3.83/5 (over 500 ratings)
    • A novel about a CIA agent who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
  9. Oswald's Tale (1995) - 3.85/5 (over 500 ratings)
    • A non-fiction book about Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin of President John F. Kennedy.
  10. The Gospel According to the Son (1997) - 3.83/5 (over 500 ratings)
    • A novel about the life of Jesus Christ, written from the perspective of Jesus himself.

These ratings are based on the average rating of each book on Goodreads, and are subject to change over time.