I married a communist

About “I married a communist”

Iron Rinn is a radio actor from Newark who appears as a tough, six-foot-six man resembling Abraham Lincoln. He is an uneducated former ditchdigger turned performer and a committed Communist. After serving in World War II, he is determined to improve the world but ends up blacklisted and unemployable due to a personal secret. I Married a Communist tells the story of his downfall and disgrace. The novel explores themes of cruelty, humiliation, betrayal, and revenge. It is an American tragedy written by Philip Roth, known for its sharp and accurate portrayal of its characters and events. The book was published in 1998.