Stand-Up Tragedian

by Chaim Bertman

As a young man tries to write a novel, he visits six Jerusalem, Florence, Ogdensburg, Chicago, Taos, and San Fransisco, where he develops relationships with women who resemble the city in which they live.

144 pages, Paperback

First published July 10, 2001

Reviews

[Alvin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A darling novella about a dedicated but not self-serious young author trying to write his first novel by zipping around from town to city to village visiting girlfriends.

[H Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book, written by a master writer. Perhaps the other reader who gave it a two-star rating prefers showy, trendy things that glitter and fade quickly - on the contrary, Mr. Bertman's novel is the kind that lasts, as it speaks in an honest, unpretentious way about the experience of one human being in this vast and varied world. At the same time, it is so fun to follow the path of the thoughtful young man as he traverses the world. Mr. Bertman is a gifted writer, and I hope he publishes another book again soon!