The Assistant by Bernard Malamud

"The Assistant" is a story about a struggling Jewish grocer in Brooklyn and his family, who are trying to make ends meet. Their lives dramatically change when a young Italian-American drifter comes to work as their assistant after he was involved in a robbery at their store. The narrative explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the power of good deeds, as the assistant tries to make amends for his past actions, slowly transforming his life and the lives of those around him.

The 2945th greatest book of all time


Published
1957
Nationality
American
Type
Fiction
Pages
246
Words
62,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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