Goodbye, Columbus

The book follows the summer relationship between Neil Klugman, a young man from Newark, and Brenda Patimkin, a wealthy girl from the suburbs of Short Hills.

The narrative highlights the tensions and suspicions arising from their different socio-economic backgrounds.

Alongside the title novella, the collection includes five short stories that examine the conflicts between parents and children, and friends and neighbors within the American Jewish community.

Roth's work is characterized by its explosive wit, merciless insight, and fierce compassion for its characters.