The Loser
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Book Overview
In this novel by the author of the acclaimed Case Worker, a Hungarian intellectual reflects on his life before and after his country's bitter transformation to a Communist state. Now, at 55, a failed son, brother, husband, lover, and revolutionary, he finds himself behind the wall of an insane asylum, feeling curiously protected from the world on the other side. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:015653584X
ISBN13:9780156535847
Release Date:October 1982
Publisher:Harpervia
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I took an eastern european literature class and that's how I was introduced to this work, and I think it's one of the best books ever written. The only tough to deal with section is the beginning where he's in the asylum and in stream of consciousness mode for twenty pages or so but hanging in there is well worth it. I don't know what this other fellow means by this book wouldn't appeal to western readers. It's 1984, one who flew over the cuckoo's nest, all quiet on the western front and jim thompson noir all rolled into one; what's not to like with that toothsome mix. I wish I could give a more indepth review but I read the book 15 years ago; when I get the time I will read it again. I had to write a review because this great book has only been reviewed by one other person. What a shame. More people need to know about this book.
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