From the way Julie and Mr. Patimkin were laughing now, out on the court, no problem could ever have seemed less universal; but, of course, it was universal for Brenda, more than that, cosmic—it made every cashmere sweater a battle with her mother, and her ...
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“How can I describe loving Brenda? It was so sweet, as though I'd finally scored that twenty-first point.” “ but suddenly I was sure that when I left the water Brenda would be gone. I'd be alone in this damn place. I started for the side and pulled mysel...
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The diaphragm finally drives them apart, or is it really about the diaphragm? Neil is obsessed with the idea that someday Brenda is destined to leave him, thus every signal is acutely observed, and his emotion is forever reserved, in case he might really ge...
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Love: “ but suddenly I was sure that when I left the water Brenda would be gone. I'd be alone in this damn place. I started for the side and pulled myself up and ran to the chairs and Brenda was there and I kissed her.” “That's it, Brenda. Please, no mor...
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"Religion was a lie that he had recognized early in life, and he found all religions offensive, considered their superstitious folderol meaningless, childish, couldn't stand the complete unadaultness -- the baby talk and the righteousness and the sheep, the...
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2 有用 幻仔面 2012-01-06 23:19:31
开年以来读的第二本Philip Roth小说。又一次陷入莫名的伤感,对于初恋的激情、青春的惆怅、阶级的冲突和人性的反叛已足足将过去那种“两情若是长久时,又岂在朝朝暮暮”的美愿压得抬不起头来。
0 有用 大瘦瘦 2010-01-18 14:16:27
比喻不及钱德勒,象征意味过浓,没有宗教基础的乐趣会少很多,虽然我也不懂犹太
0 有用 dinosaurs 2009-07-09 14:18:11
很早以前读过犹太人改宗和信仰守护者,罗斯的短篇相较贝娄的,要温暖得多.
2 有用 海鹰 2009-05-08 06:45:06
只读了头篇《再见,哥伦布》,从女性的角度,不得不说罗斯笔下的男人都是asshole
9 有用 别的树 2009-12-11 22:19:14
很不错的集子,主要还是冲着罗斯的文名来的,说实在的,作为罗斯的处子作,这本集子还是颇为惊艳的,思想较为深刻,反应的问题更是严峻,更重要的是对于问题的剖析与深思可谓是相当彻底。作为一名犹太人(这一点我挺惊讶的),罗斯可以站在超越种族的高度上进行写作,且几乎不带任何感情色彩,的确是让人觉得相当佩服,即使没有华丽的文笔,但是罗斯的朴实,细致以及思想的深度为他在美国文坛中赢得了一席之地。第一本作品能如此出... 很不错的集子,主要还是冲着罗斯的文名来的,说实在的,作为罗斯的处子作,这本集子还是颇为惊艳的,思想较为深刻,反应的问题更是严峻,更重要的是对于问题的剖析与深思可谓是相当彻底。作为一名犹太人(这一点我挺惊讶的),罗斯可以站在超越种族的高度上进行写作,且几乎不带任何感情色彩,的确是让人觉得相当佩服,即使没有华丽的文笔,但是罗斯的朴实,细致以及思想的深度为他在美国文坛中赢得了一席之地。第一本作品能如此出彩,确实了不得。但是个人以为翻译还是有些不通顺,另后面的《代译后记》非常精彩,虽然可能会对读者有先入为主之效用,但是还是要谢谢译者了。 (展开)