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The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz
Author(s): Mordecai Richler
From Mordecai Richler, one of our greatest satirists, comes one of literature's most delightful characters, Duddy Kravitz -- in a novel that belongs in the pantheon of seminal twentieth century books.
Duddy -- the third generation of a Jewish immigrant family in Montreal -- is combative, amoral, scheming, a liar, and totally hilarious. From his street days tormenting teachers at the Jewish academy to his time hustling four jobs at once in a grand plan to "be somebody," Duddy learns about living -- and the lesson is an outrageous roller-coaster ride through the human comedy. As Richler turns his blistering commentary on love, money, and politics, The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz becomes a lesson for us all...in laughter and in life.
Review(s):
The Washington Times It is time to recognize Mr. Richler as one of North America's most powerful novelists.
Chicago Tribune A rasping humor pervades the book....It burgeons with its special talent and a vulgar vitality.
The Washington Times A fast-moving, entertaining, and bawdy novel.
Los Angeles Times Funny in the biting, subversive manner of Joseph Heller and Philip Roth.
Minneapolis Star Tribune Duddy Kravitz [is] Richler's most famous creation.
The New York Times Book Review Richler has been praised for his clear-eyed vision and his realistic style.... The total effect is as brash and blatant as a sports car rally -- and as suggestive of power.
Alfred Kazin It comes off brilliantly.
ISBN: 9780671028473
Author(s): Mordecai Richler
From Mordecai Richler, one of our greatest satirists, comes one of literature's most delightful characters, Duddy Kravitz -- in a novel that belongs in the pantheon of seminal twentieth century books.
Duddy -- the third generation of a Jewish immigrant family in Montreal -- is combative, amoral, scheming, a liar, and totally hilarious. From his street days tormenting teachers at the Jewish academy to his time hustling four jobs at once in a grand plan to "be somebody," Duddy learns about living -- and the lesson is an outrageous roller-coaster ride through the human comedy. As Richler turns his blistering commentary on love, money, and politics, The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz becomes a lesson for us all...in laughter and in life.
Review(s):
The Washington Times It is time to recognize Mr. Richler as one of North America's most powerful novelists.
Chicago Tribune A rasping humor pervades the book....It burgeons with its special talent and a vulgar vitality.
The Washington Times A fast-moving, entertaining, and bawdy novel.
Los Angeles Times Funny in the biting, subversive manner of Joseph Heller and Philip Roth.
Minneapolis Star Tribune Duddy Kravitz [is] Richler's most famous creation.
The New York Times Book Review Richler has been praised for his clear-eyed vision and his realistic style.... The total effect is as brash and blatant as a sports car rally -- and as suggestive of power.
Alfred Kazin It comes off brilliantly.
ISBN: 9780671028473