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Riddley Walker, Expanded Edition,New
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A hero with Huck Finn's heart and charm, lighting by El Greco and jokes by Punch and Judy. . . . Riddley Walker is haunting and fiercely imagined andthis matters mostintensely ponderable.' Benjamin DeMott, The New York Times Book Review'This is what literature is meant to be.' Anthony Burgess'Russell Hoban has brought off an extraordinary feat of imagination and style. . . . The conviction and consistency are total. Funny, terrible, haunting and unsettling, this book is a masterpiece.' Anthony Thwaite, Observer'Extraordinary . . . Suffused with melancholy and wonder, beautifully written, Riddley Walker is a novel that people will be reading for a long, long time.' Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World'Stunning, delicious, designed to prevent the modern reader from becoming stupid.' John Leonard, The New York Times'Highly enjoyable . . . An intriguing plot . . . Ferociously inventive.' Walter Clemons, Newsweek'Astounding . . . Hoban's soaring flight of imagination is that golden rarity, a dazzlingly realized work of genius.' Jane Clapperton, Cosmopolitan'An imaginative intensity that is rare in contemporary fiction.' Paul Gray, TimeRiddley Walker is a brilliant, unique, completely realized work of fiction. One reads it again and again, discovering new wonders every time through. Set in a remote future in a postnuclear holocaust England (Inland), Hoban has imagined a humanity regressed to an ironage, semiliterate stateand invented a language to represent it. Riddley is at once the Huck Finn and the Stephen Dedalus of his culturerebel, change agent, and artist. Read again or for the first time this masterpiece of 20thcentury literature with new material by the author.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Riddley Walker' about? A: 'Riddley Walker' is a novel set in a post-nuclear holocaust England, where humanity has regressed to a semi-literate, iron-age state. It follows the journey of Riddley, who embodies themes of rebellion, artistry, and change.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Riddley Walker'? A: The author of 'Riddley Walker' is Russell Hoban, known for his imaginative storytelling and unique writing style.
- Q: What genre does 'Riddley Walker' belong to? A: 'Riddley Walker' is classified as genre fiction, blending elements of speculative fiction and literary fiction.
- Q: How many pages does the expanded edition of 'Riddley Walker' have? A: The expanded edition of 'Riddley Walker' contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: When was 'Riddley Walker, Expanded Edition' published? A: 'Riddley Walker, Expanded Edition' was published on September 22, 1998.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book features a paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews or accolades for 'Riddley Walker'? A: 'Riddley Walker' has received praise from notable reviewers, including The New York Times and Observer, who describe it as a masterpiece of imagination and style.
- Q: Is there any unique language used in 'Riddley Walker'? A: Yes, Russell Hoban has invented a unique language to represent the semi-literate state of society in 'Riddley Walker', adding depth to the narrative.
- Q: Can I read 'Riddley Walker' if I am not familiar with the genre? A: Yes, 'Riddley Walker' is accessible to readers new to the genre. Its engaging plot and rich themes invite exploration and understanding.