Review of Deadpan
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Review of Deadpan
[Following is a volunteer review of "Deadpan" by Richard Walter.]
Dwight Bridges owns a Buick dealership in the small town of Hoggzswallow Hollow in West Virginia. He is a conservative man; he lives with his mother, spends his evenings watching the minimal content offered by the local TV station, or plays the coronet in a band with his friends. The world is in the grip of a fuel shortage that has a disruptive impact on individuals and businesses. Although no customer buys a Buick for its excellent fuel consumption, Dwight is slightly anti-Semitic, resenting the local Jewish business community whose practices, Dwight thinks, place more pressure on the Buick dealership. One evening, while closing the dealership for the day, Dwight miraculously turns into a different person in a different place. Richie Ritchie is a famous Jewish comedian performing at luxurious venues, surrounded by strict security and willing girls, pampered by a manager looking after all his needs. Richie is the exact opposite of Dwight.
Dwight is bewildered. How did this happen, and what will he say to the thousands of fans waiting for him to entertain them? As Richie, Dwight meets world-famous characters like the Shah of Iran, the President of the United States, and Mel Brooks at venues in West Virginia, Las Vegas, Washington, Tehran, and Sinai. Will Dwight ever get back to his hometown and his friends? Will he want to?
In “Deadpan,” Richard Walter uses the power of humor to address serious subjects like prejudice, intolerance and identity. Dwight and his friends desecrated a Jewish synagogue in Hoggzswallow Hollow, and Dwight was a wanted man in his hometown. Richie lives a privileged life, experiences a sexual awakening, and learns about the Jewish culture as an insider. Walter introduces the reader to vastly different characters. Officer Alvin Henderson is a dedicated policeman with a rigid approach to his duties. Buddy Scheib, manager extraordinaire, has dubious morals. Regardless of the topic, the author uses a lighthearted, humorous style to convey his thoughts.
I did not enjoy the segment with comedians Mel Brooks, Jerry Lewis, Don Rickles, and Milton Berle. I found it too prolonged and somewhat tedious. I also did not enjoy all the instances of blasphemy. I encountered some errors, but the editor did a professional job. None of the points mentioned warrant the removal of a star, and I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
The book contains numerous instances of profanity and some erotic content, although no explicit descriptions. I would, therefore, not recommend this book to young readers, sensitive readers, readers who hate science fiction, or readers with narrow religious convictions. It is a relaxing read with powerful messages conveyed in a lighthearted manner.
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Deadpan
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Dwight Bridges owns a Buick dealership in the small town of Hoggzswallow Hollow in West Virginia. He is a conservative man; he lives with his mother, spends his evenings watching the minimal content offered by the local TV station, or plays the coronet in a band with his friends. The world is in the grip of a fuel shortage that has a disruptive impact on individuals and businesses. Although no customer buys a Buick for its excellent fuel consumption, Dwight is slightly anti-Semitic, resenting the local Jewish business community whose practices, Dwight thinks, place more pressure on the Buick dealership. One evening, while closing the dealership for the day, Dwight miraculously turns into a different person in a different place. Richie Ritchie is a famous Jewish comedian performing at luxurious venues, surrounded by strict security and willing girls, pampered by a manager looking after all his needs. Richie is the exact opposite of Dwight.
Dwight is bewildered. How did this happen, and what will he say to the thousands of fans waiting for him to entertain them? As Richie, Dwight meets world-famous characters like the Shah of Iran, the President of the United States, and Mel Brooks at venues in West Virginia, Las Vegas, Washington, Tehran, and Sinai. Will Dwight ever get back to his hometown and his friends? Will he want to?
In “Deadpan,” Richard Walter uses the power of humor to address serious subjects like prejudice, intolerance and identity. Dwight and his friends desecrated a Jewish synagogue in Hoggzswallow Hollow, and Dwight was a wanted man in his hometown. Richie lives a privileged life, experiences a sexual awakening, and learns about the Jewish culture as an insider. Walter introduces the reader to vastly different characters. Officer Alvin Henderson is a dedicated policeman with a rigid approach to his duties. Buddy Scheib, manager extraordinaire, has dubious morals. Regardless of the topic, the author uses a lighthearted, humorous style to convey his thoughts.
I did not enjoy the segment with comedians Mel Brooks, Jerry Lewis, Don Rickles, and Milton Berle. I found it too prolonged and somewhat tedious. I also did not enjoy all the instances of blasphemy. I encountered some errors, but the editor did a professional job. None of the points mentioned warrant the removal of a star, and I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
The book contains numerous instances of profanity and some erotic content, although no explicit descriptions. I would, therefore, not recommend this book to young readers, sensitive readers, readers who hate science fiction, or readers with narrow religious convictions. It is a relaxing read with powerful messages conveyed in a lighthearted manner.
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Deadpan
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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