Portnoy's Complaint

Summary

«Portnoy's Complaint» is a confessional monologue by Alexander Portnoy, who shares his sexual and emotional issues with his psychoanalyst. The book delves into his childhood in a Jewish family, his complex relationships with his parents, especially his mother, and his numerous sexual escapades and fantasies. Portnoy is plagued by feelings of guilt and shame that prevent him from enjoying life. The novel is filled with humor, satire, and candor, exploring themes of sexuality, identity, and psychoanalysis.