oriana's review of Operation Shylock : A Confession
Operation Shylock : A Confession (Vintage International) by Philip Roth
I read this book about a billion years ago (seriously, like over a decade, which would have made me... too young to have a chance with it). All I remember is that it was long. And super confusing. And then I gave it to my mom, because it deals with lots of Jew-ness, which she loves. I doubt she ever finished it, because did I mention it was really freaking long?
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"And then I gave it to my mom, because it deals with lots of Jew-ness, which she loves."!!hahahaha!!
Whew. I was a smidge concerned when writing that that people would be offended, or think I was racist or something. But I am Jewish (by birth if not by belief), and my mom does love all things Jew, and that is how I usually talk, so I figured what the hell, right?I'm glad you thought it was funny tho. That's a relief!
I thought it was hysterical. Maybe because it sounds like something I would say. One of my best friends from college is Jewish and I used to give him tons of shit, not because of his Jew-ness, but because Jew rhymes with practically everything . It's just such a versatile, fun word to say. It might often make me sound like I'm an asshole (not that I'm not), but sometimes I can't help myself!Regarding....you know....Philip Roth, I think he's a great writer, but I'm reluctant to span outside of what I've already read of his. My bartender is presently reading a book of his, which I perused, and it seemed great, but now i can't remember what it was. Paperback....black cover....should probably research. I'll get back to you.
