In The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, the author, Mordecai Richler, uses the concepts of family and role models to display the corruption of passionate desires for wealth.
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is seen as one of the greatest books of our time. It tells the story of a young Jewish boy, and how he teaches himself to become a man. The novel has received many criticisms over the years, but it has also received praise, as seen in the following reviews.
“Duddy Kravitz sits alone in its urbanity, energy, relevance, direction and raw talent.”
–Toronto Star
“It burgeons with its special talent and vulgar vitality.”
–Chicago Tribune
“Richler [is] one of North America’s most powerful novelists.”
–Washington Times
“Richler has been praised highly for his clear-eyed vision and his realistic style. This novel will confirm that estimate… the total effect is brash and blatant as a sports car rally – and as suggestive of power.”
–New York Times Book Review
“There can be no doubt of [Richler’s] prodigal talent.”
–Times Literary Supplement
Check out the film clip below, in which Duddy Kravitz describes his dream to Yvette Durelle.
“Duddy Kravitz sits alone in its urbanity, energy, relevance, direction and raw talent.”
–Toronto Star
“It burgeons with its special talent and vulgar vitality.”
–Chicago Tribune
“Richler [is] one of North America’s most powerful novelists.”
–Washington Times
“Richler has been praised highly for his clear-eyed vision and his realistic style. This novel will confirm that estimate… the total effect is brash and blatant as a sports car rally – and as suggestive of power.”
–New York Times Book Review
“There can be no doubt of [Richler’s] prodigal talent.”
–Times Literary Supplement
Check out the film clip below, in which Duddy Kravitz describes his dream to Yvette Durelle.