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Library of America (2005), Editie: First Printing, 913 pagina's
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LibraryThing member SamSattler
I first read Goodbye, Columbus in the late sixties and did not really appreciate it as much then as I did upon this second reading. It is a rather vivid portrayal of Jewish family life of the 1950s-1960s period that is both telling and touching. While the novella is not exactly a coming-of-age
The "Five Short Stories" start out strongly, with the second one ("Defender of the Faith") and the third ("Epstein") being my two favorites. Of the five, the only one I disliked (and I strongly disliked it) is the last one, "Eli the Fanatic."
The Library of America volume that includes "Goodbye, Columbus and Five Short Stories" is of the usual high quality of everything produced by that publisher.
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piece, it is the next best thing, the story of a couple of young people who fall instantly, if temporarily, deeply in love. A striking aspect of the story is how different things were regarding birth control when this was written: the couple has to claim they are married in order to obtain anything other than a condom, for instance. Also striking, is just how unlikable and selfish the narrator is on this second reading, an impression I do not recall from my first reading all those years ago.The "Five Short Stories" start out strongly, with the second one ("Defender of the Faith") and the third ("Epstein") being my two favorites. Of the five, the only one I disliked (and I strongly disliked it) is the last one, "Eli the Fanatic."
The Library of America volume that includes "Goodbye, Columbus and Five Short Stories" is of the usual high quality of everything produced by that publisher.
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LibraryThing member viviennestrauss
It would be difficult to express how much I loved this collection of stories and novel! Nearly 900 pages of dense writing and I savored each and every word.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2005-08-18
Physical description
908 p.
ISBN
1931082790 / 9781931082792
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