Lewis, based on the novel of the same name by mordecai richler. Barney s version of events may be viewed as that of two unreliable narrators, in that his recollections are told from varying mental states and then posthumously edited by his son. Barneys story is told in retrospect, in the form of a response to a book written by a cop who is convinced barney murdered his best friend. Barney s version vintage international kindle edition by mordecai richler, michael panofsky. Charged with comic energy and a steely disregard for any pieties whatsoever, barneys version is a major richler novel, the most personal and feeling book of a. Barneys version by michael konyves based on the novel by. Barneys version novel, a 1997 novel written by canadian author mordecai richler. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Barney s version movie tiein edition kindle edition by richler, mordecai. It s an uneven film, but the terrific cast makes it well worth watching. Adapted from the last novel by the great canadian author mordecai richler, the apprenticeship of duddy kravitz, barneys version is that rare.
Dont let hollywoods sugary adaptation put you off reading mordecai richlers acid novel, barneys version. I read mordecai s barney s version and i saw the movie. An analysis of barneys version by mordecai richler kibin. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Readers may never love barney panofsky, the selfdestructive, selfloathing, derisive, womanizing, hottempered antihero of richler s latest novel. Books similar to barneys version goodreads share book. Barneys version is a lifeaffirming and lifespanning drama with the type of difficult, abrasive yet compelling curmudgeon lead that only giamatti was born to play and give the required justice. Barneys version misses every opportunity for raucous picaresque fun that the book throws its way, while squandering a wealth of transatlantic performing talent.
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Paul giamatti is comfortably charming in the central role in this brash canadian comedy, even if its all a bit softfocus, says peter. Barneys version is based on a 1997 novel by mordecai richler, whose the apprenticeship of duddy kravitz 1959 is also the life story of a flawed but lovable jewish character from montreal. The film was nominated for the golden lion at the 67th venice international film festival. Barneys version vintage international kindle edition by. Find books like barneys version from the worlds largest community of readers.
Barney panofsky is an aging television producer who is politically incorrect, alcoholic, caustic, and strangely likeable. Barney panofsky is a hard living, curmudgeonly television producer, and barneys version is the story of his lifes successes and failures, professional and personal. It is barneys side of the murder and his life, and it leads up to and devolves from that fateful evening when, far from being angry, he felt joy in a bedroom scene that would be his ticket to live with miriam. Barneys version is a novel written by canadian author mordecai richler, published by knopf canada in 1997. The novel barneys version by mordecai richler is an exquisite illustration of an authors attention to detail in regard to the first person narrative. If you like him on tv, youll like him here, too, because its more of the same stuff, only outdoors and with animals and shooting stars and the kinds. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading barney s version vintage international. Mar 24, 2011 adapted from the last novel by the great canadian author mordecai richler, the apprenticeship of duddy kravitz, barney s version is that rare feelgood film. The story is written as if it is an autobiography by barney panofsky recounting his life in varying detail. Underlying the story of barney s three marriages is the. It is 2002, and they are intently listening to a book on tapein this case, the grapes of wrath. I recently bought this novel, after having enjoyed the apprenticeship of duddy kravitz several years ago, and i am starting to forget names.
I read mordecais barney s version and i saw the movie. Barneys version is the story of barney panofsky, a seemingly ordinary man who lives an extraordinary life. Barneys version vintage international by mordecai richler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Barney panofsky tells his life story, complete with three wives, three children, and a possibly murdered best friend. The making of mordecai richler movie barney s version. Both are excellent even though i enjoyed the book more than its cinematic version. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983. I must note that it is not difficult to notice the similarity between mordecais barney s version and bellows masterpiece herzog, both in terms of the protagonist and in terms of the writing style. Barney s version is a 2010 canadian comedydrama film directed by richard j. Mordecai richler s 1997 novel barney s version which barney s version is based on plays with the idea of the unreliable narrator.
Mordecai richler novel, michael konyves screenplay. Barney s version by michael konyves based on the novel by mordecai richler. Jan 19, 2011 barneys version is based on a 1997 novel by mordecai richler, whose the apprenticeship of duddy kravitz 1959 is also the life story of a flawed but lovable jewish character from montreal. The making of mordecai richler movie barneys version. He often tackles the difficult roles, and this is a fine example. Barneys version quotes showing of 32 i dont hold with shamans, witch doctors, or psychiatrists. When an acquaintance of his youth writes a memoir that vaguely accused barney of being both a murderer and an intellectual infant, barney takes it upon himself to write his own version. I read barney s version the novel because i loved the movie. Barney and his pals take a look at how we use different types of trucks in our everyday lives. Unlike the endless grey parade of books set in historical smalltown ontario that are constantly taking top literary prizes in canada, barney s version struggles with the here and now. Based on mordecai richler s award winning novel his last and, arguably, best barney s version is the warm, wise and witty story of the politically incorrect life of barney panofsky.
A mother and daughter are engaged in the timehonored tradition of the senioryear road trip to check out college campuses. Paul giamatti and dustin hoffman in barneys version. The barneys new york book is here a new book from rizzoli looks back at how barneys new york came of age alongside the city itself. I must note that it is not difficult to notice the similarity between mordecai s barney s version and bellow s masterpiece herzog, both in terms of the protagonist and in terms of the writing style.
Hoping to rebut the charges about him made in a rival s autobiography barney feels compelled to pen his account. A very unreliable character who is responsible for the narration of the book, leaving readers unsure on whether to trust him not. I began to read barneys version on an overseas flight, just prior to its publication, some. Readers may never love barney panofsky, the selfdestructive, selfloathing, derisive, womanizing, hottempered antihero of richlers latest novel. Based on the novel by mordechai richler, the movie shows barney quickly marrying the daughter of a wealthy businessman after his first wife commits suicide. Paul giamatti and rosamund pike in barneys version 2010 minnie driver in barneys version. Empty acclaimed canadian author mordecai richler s last and arguably greatest novel, barney s version, has been transformed into a highly entertaining and arguably the most satisfying richler.
The story of barney panofsky, mordecai richler s mercurial comic creation, sets an astringent standard of political incorrectness in present. The opening moments of lady bird accomplish so much so quickly, it takes your breath away. Barneys version is an autobiographical account written in old age, and annotated with footnotes by his priggish and obsessive son. Jan, 2011 it s an impossible task trying to squeeze mordecai richler s sprawling novel about an sob into one little movie. Barney panofsky the main character in the book who is the most dramatic and entertaining. Shakespeare, tolstoy, or even dickens, understood more about the human condition than ever occurred to any of you. Goodreads members who liked barneys version also liked. Buy a cheap copy of barney s book of trucks barney. Barneys version stars paul giamatti in an adaptation of a book by mordecai richler. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading barney s version movie tiein edition. Barneys version is too much of a sprawl to have much of a lasting emotional effect. Barneys version is his memoir, a rambling, digressive rant, full of revisions and factual errors corrected in footnotes written by his son and enough insults for everyone, particularly vegetarians and quebec separatists. If you like him on tv, youll like him here, too, because it s more of the same stuff, only outdoors and with animals and shooting stars and the kinds.
Sep 23, 2009 37 responses to barneys version, by mordecai richler anna van gelderen says. But by the end of what he calls this story of my w. Barneys version vintage international and millions of other books are available for instant access. Dec 21, 2011 charged with comic energy and a steely disregard for any pieties whatsoever, barney s version is a major richler novel, the most personal and feeling book of a long and distinguished career. Paul giamatti is comfortably charming in the central role in this brash canadian comedy, even if its all a bit softfocus. Its an impossible task trying to squeeze mordecai richlers sprawling novel about an sob into one little movie. Barneys version movie tiein edition kindle edition. Barneys version follows the immoral, selfindulgent life of barney panofsky. Barneys version vintage international kindle edition. Told in the first person, it gives us the life and what a life.
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