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AMATEURS
AMATEURS
Author: Donald barthelme
ISBN-13: 9780671812461
ISBN-10: 0671812467
Publication Date: 11/1/1977
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Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
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This book is a collection of stories by a master of deadpan wit and magical mockery. I do believe that Donald Barthelme was an excellent writer according to his qualifications, but I did not like this book at all. It made no sense to me. I kept reading hoping that soon I would understand the meaning of the book. There was no traditional plot structures, relying instead on a steady accumulation of seemingly-unrelated detail. He has been described as "the most influential unread author in United States history". I can believe that as I don't think I'll be reading another of his books. But, if you like strange fragmented ideas that may have some humor, then you should read this book.