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The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

by Mordecai Richler

Pocket Books | March 1, 1999 | Trade Paperback

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 -- andthe 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.

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    Rating: 5/5

    Genius

    Lorina Stephens/Five Rivers

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    3 years ago

    I don't know why I waited so long to read Mordecai Richler's The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz. This is a work of genius.

    From a literary perspective, Richler's style is relentless, employing very little environmental description, choosing instead dialogue that scintillates. He cements plot with sharp, keen characters, an elegantly simplistic language. There isn't a scene, a phrase, a word out of place here.

    From an entertainment perspective this a rocketing good read, with a beginning that seems slow to start and then suddenly launches off into the nervous, fidgeting, finagling world of huckster-Duddy. You detest his crass and insouciant behaviour. You weep for him when his tender underbelly is revealed. You are right there in the seedy world of 1950s Montreal.

    The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz will now have a place in our permanent library here at The Old Stone House.

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    Rating: 4/5

    Worth the read

    JBooker

    4 years ago

    I enjoyed this read. It is a good mix of moral issues. It does contain a it's fair share of graphic language though.

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    Hank

    Rating: 5/5

    Duddy

    Hank

    11 years ago

    This is a really good novel that I enjoyed. Richler is really descriptive. Read it if you like slow books cuz it's not quite action packed... interesting.

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    Andrew Chung

    Rating: 4/5

    Somewhat Boring

    Andrew Chung

    12 years ago

    This book was excellent showing Duddy's absolute desire for land through cheating and manipulation. Although this book was good, there were many boring scenes that made this book deserve a rating of 4.

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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 -- andthe 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.

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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.

About the Author

Novelist, journalist and screenwriter Mordecai Richler was born on January 27, 1931 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He attended Sir George Williams College for two years. He lived in Paris, Spain and England, and while in England worked as a journalist and radio and television scriptwriter. His fourth novel, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1959), was received with far more enthusiasm than previous efforts. He has written a number of screenplays (including Fun with Dick and Jane and the script for The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz). His awards include the Governor-General Awards, the Commonwealth Writer's Prize and the Ruth Schwartz Children's Book Award.

Trade Paperback

384 Pages, 6.22 x 8.7 x 0.97 IN

March 1, 1999

Pocket Books

English


0671028472
9780671028473

From the Critics

"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.

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