English, Yiddish (translation)
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This is the story, perhaps even the saga, of a Jewish family in nineteenth-century Poland. In it are reflected many of the large movements of the time. Singer's writing is a relentless staccato of short, declarative sentences. Noah Waterman makes the worst of them by reading at a breathless, enervating speed with minimal inflection; however, his diction is amazingly clear. But this is a reading, not a performance. Those who believe that an audiobook should have minimal interpretative intervention from the reader may find this a model production. Those who enjoy oral performance are more likely to be disappointed. Waterman's particular skill and style would be more at home in nonfiction. J.N. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
Text: English, Yiddish (translation)
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Paperback. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the lower front corner tip; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.5 x 1.25 inches). 818 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 15.5 ounces. First Edition Thus [1979], Second Printing [1987]. Trade Paperback. First Edition Thus [1979], Second Printing [1987]. Seller Inventory # 47816
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