Call It Sleep by Henry Roth
This novel tells the story of a young Jewish boy, David Schearl, who immigrates to New York City with his mother in the early 20th century. The narrative explores David's struggles to understand his harsh father, his experiences with anti-Semitism and poverty in the Lower East Side, and his journey of self-discovery through his vivid imagination. The boy's fears and dreams are depicted through a stream-of-consciousness narrative technique, providing a powerful exploration of the immigrant experience and the harsh realities of the American dream.
The 420th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1934
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 121,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 23rd on D. G. Myers’ 50 Greatest English Language Novels (D. G. Myers)
- 62nd on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 75th on Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (themodernnovel.com)
- 85th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (The College Board, an American not-for-profit organization)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)