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qwedsa123's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
kevin_milne's review against another edition
2.0
I generally enjoy Richler’s work and even in this early effort he’s clearly a writer of notable talent (despite repetitive use of overtly verbose adverbs).
Unfortunately this brief romp into a uniquely realized fucked up 60s satire seems far too shock for its own sake, and a bit unfocused in what it is trying to say.
Some truly funny sequences, though. Fans of Bukowski will be pleased.
Unfortunately this brief romp into a uniquely realized fucked up 60s satire seems far too shock for its own sake, and a bit unfocused in what it is trying to say.
Some truly funny sequences, though. Fans of Bukowski will be pleased.
deerob's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookworm42's review against another edition
3.0
Richler has a unique and simple writing style; similar to Hemingway Richler states the simple and honest truth 100% of the time, I appreciate that writing style. This book, while not his best work, is worth checking out if you a fan of either Canadian fiction, or of a writing style that contains no bullshit... except that which is intentional...
jordanpattern's review against another edition
4.0
Oh the swingin' sixties: all mahogany desks and infidelity.
8thofthree's review
challenging
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jooniperd's review
3.0
what a strange person!! (@2:30 mark)
which is why i like richler, of course -- he's crusty, weird and oh so smart!
this book is quite a statement on many things and while written in 1968...a lot of the satire could be applied to today's society too. we are a sad lot, aren't we??
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