The Price of Escape by David Unger (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Price of Escape by David Unger Three days in the life of Samuel Berkow, a German Jew escaping Nazi Germany by boat in 1938 to Guatemala. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Evoking both Kafka and Conrad, Ungers character study of a broken man in a culture broken by a ravenous corporation makes compelling reading."--Booklist"Unger does a great job with fish-out-of-water situations, as [protagonist] Samuels travails--sometimes Kafkaesque, sometimes Laurel and Hardy--nicely pit his timidity against his growing desperation."--Publishers Weekly"David Ungers tale utterly seduces with its mix of the exotic and the familiar."--Toronto Star"Ungers rendering of human contradiction is masterful, for in the space of Samuels four days of awe, Unger reveals lifes slippery terms of engagement in all their complexity with a clarity that still contains compassion . . . We can be grateful for the message of this wondrous book: despite our fears, even the least heroic among us can find the will to go forward."--Literature and Arts of the AmericasIn 1938, as Samuel Berkows tramp steamer from Germany approaches Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, he is full of hope that he will be able to remake his life in the new world. Part character study and part riveting narrative of a German Jew escaping the Nazis, this novel provides its own mix of Franz Kafka, Joseph Conrad, and Louis-Ferdinand Céline, as Samuel stumbles to get his footing in a hostile setting.David Unger was born in Guatemala City in 1950 and now lives in Brooklyn, NY. He is the author of two previous novels and a story collection. He has translated sixteen books into English, including works by Nicanor Parra, Silvia Molina, Elena Garro, Barbara Jacobs, Mario Benedetti, and Rigoberta MenchÚ. He is considered one of Guatemalas major living writers even though he writes exclusively in English. Notes A novel charting 3 days in the life of a German Jew fleeing Nazi Germany in 1938. Author Biography David Unger: David Unger was born in Guatemala City in 1950 and now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He is the author of The Price of Escape (Akashic Books, 2011), Para mi, eres divina (Random House Mondadori, Mexico, 2011), Ni chicha, ni limonada (F & G Editores, Guatemala, 2009; Recorded Books, 2010) and Life in the Damn Tropics (Wisconsin University Press, Plaza y Janes (Mexico, 2004), Locus Press (Taiwan, 2007). He has translated sixteen books into English, including works by Nicanor Parra, Silvia Molina, Elena Garro, Barbara Jacobs, Mario Benedetti and Rigoberta Menchu. He is considered one of Guatemalas major living writers even though he writes exclusively in English. Review David Unger spins a fascinating tale of weird redemption in The Price of Escape, leading us on a tense journey from 1938 Nazi Germany all the way to Guatemala. The sinister United Fruit Company casts a giant shadow over this vividly rendered landscape, devouring everyone and everything in its path. Unger has created a compelling protagonist in the flawed and anguished Samuel Berkow, a man on the run from his own demons and the terrible forces of history.--Jessica Hagedorn, author of Dream JungleUngers rendering of human contradiction is masterful, for in the space of Samuels four days of awe, Unger reveals lifes slippery terms of engagement in all their complexity with a clarity that still contains compassion . . . We can be grateful for the message of this wondrous book: despite our fears, even the least heroic among us can find the will to go forward.-- "Literature and Arts of the Americas" Long Description "Evoking both Kafka and Conrad, Ungers character study of a broken man in a culture broken by a ravenous corporation makes compelling reading." -- Booklist "Unger does a great job with fish-out-of-water situations, as [protagonist] Samuels travails--sometimes Kafkaesque, sometimes Laurel and Hardy--nicely pit his timidity against his growing desperation." -- Publishers Weekly "David Ungers tale utterly seduces with its mix of the exotic and the familiar." -- Toronto Star "Ungers rendering of human contradiction is masterful, for in the space of Samuels four days of awe, Unger reveals lifes slippery terms of engagement in all their complexity with a clarity that still contains compassion . . . We can be grateful for the message of this wondrous book: despite our fears, even the least heroic among us can find the will to go forward." -- Literature and Arts of the Americas In 1938, as Samuel Berkows tramp steamer from Germany approaches Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, he is full of hope that he will be able to remake his life in the new world. Part character study and part riveting narrative of a German Jew escaping the Nazis, this novel provides its own mix of Franz Kafka, Joseph Conrad, and Louis-Ferdinand C Review Quote "Evoking both Kafka and Conrad, Ungers character study of a broken man in a culture broken by a ravenous corporation makes compelling reading." -- Booklist "Unger does a great job with fish-out-of-water situations, as [protagonist] Samuels travails--sometimes Kafkaesque, sometimes Laurel and Hardy--nicely pit his timidity against his growing desperation." -- Publishers Weekly "David Ungers tale utterly seduces with its mix of the exotic and the familiar." -- Toronto Star Competing Titles Native Speaker Chang-Rae Lee The Known World Edward P. Jones Dreaming in Cuban Cristina Garcia Description for Sales People A tale of three days in the life of a Jewish German refugee finding his feet in Guatemala in the 1930s. Rich in the eclectic detail of Guatemalan life and culture. David Unger is considered is considered one of Guatemalas greatest living authors despite writing in English. Details ISBN1936070928 Author David Unger Year 2011 ISBN-10 1936070928 ISBN-13 9781936070923 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 250 Imprint Akashic Books,U.S. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 813.54 Short Title PRICE OF ESCAPE Language English Residence New York City, NY, US NZ Release Date 2011-07-07 US Release Date 2011-07-07 UK Release Date 2011-07-07 Publisher Akashic Books,U.S. Publication Date 2011-07-07 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-04-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36327917;

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