Description
Nemesis by Philip Roth is a powerful novel set during a 1944 polio outbreak in Newark, New Jersey. It follows Bucky Cantor, a dedicated playground director who grapples with fear, responsibility, and fate as the disease spreads among children. When he leaves for a safer refuge, his decision leads to deep personal and moral consequences. Exploring themes of chance, guilt, and the limits of control, Nemesis is a gripping and emotional reflection on how individuals confront adversity and the unseen forces that shape their lives.