The Ghost Writer
Pocketbok. Penguin . 1980. 156 sidor.
Gott skick.
A celebrated blend of sympathy and pitilessness were the trademarks of E. I. Lonoff's work
It was to this great American-Jewish author that Nathan Zuckerman turned for support and inspiration.
Only to find when he visited Lonoff's rural retreat that the disturbing presence of an enigmatic house-guest haunted his imagination. Yet it seemed impossible to Nathan that America's most famous literary ascetic should keep a mistress. But there she was.
The beautiful, gifted, utterly desirable Amy Bellette...
or was she Anne Frank?
1t all adds up to a beautifully written story, admirably terse and restrained'
- John Braine in the Sunday Telegraph
"A wise and moving book - Observer
'As usual Mr Roth is very funny and very shrewd*
- Daily Telegraph
"Brilliant, witty and extremely elegant
- Emma Tenant in the Guardian.