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Little Big Man (Library Binding)

by Thomas Berger (Author)
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Funniest Tragedy I Have Ever Read, Jun 5 2003
By Alios (New York State) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Little Big Man (Paperback)
A plodding first chapter by the fictional author of a fictional biography, is necessary because it prepares us for the story of Jack Crabb, Little Big Man. With the second chapter the hilarity begins (with some lapses in the regional speech). There is a minimum of a laugh per page. The tragedy is a man caught between two cultures. He admires the Cheyenne, his adoptive people, but is carrying so much baggage from his original upbringing that he feels shame and guilt. Consequently he belongs to neither. He is a man lost to both as circumstance moves him back and forth between them. The book is culturally, but not historically accurate. Still I believe it ranks with the best American fiction.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the finest American novels, Jan 5 2003
By J. Remington "John Remington" (Adams, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Big Man (Paperback)
Long before Micheal Blake's politically correct tome "Dances With Wolves" gave voice to other side of the American West, Thomas Berger wrote the expertly crafted, humourous, tragic and down right entertaining "Little Big Man". Written in 1965, when it was still fashionable to portray the Native American as a "in the way savage", Berger deftly blended the genres of tall tale and history in a manner that really has yet to be matched.

The character of Jack Crabb is cut of classic cloth. His story may very well be pure hogwash, but it is filled with touching humanity that underpins all the comedy. Berger portrays The Cheyenne people, or the "Human Beings" as possessing many of the same foibles and warts as their European counterparts. They are not painted as noble savages as in Blake's new agey work, but rather as complex characters deserving of respect and honor.

Berger's General Custer is a wry study of madness that somehow avoids cynicism. One of this book's many virtues lies in its ability to lend the Western myth a critical eye, while avoiding the nihilistic pessimism that frequently goes hand in hand with such work (something the film version couldn't avoid).

"Little Big Man" is a must read to all who love good yarns spun with a big heart and a bigger mind.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Forrest Gump in the Old West -- only better!, Jun 24 2002
By Richard E. Hourula (Berkeley, CA. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Big Man (Paperback)
What great fun to follow the amazing adventures of Jack Crabb. From a wagon train in the 1840's through Custer's Last Stand in 1876, the narrator shares tales of his journeys in the Old West.
It's actually a simple premise. 111 year old man recounts first third of life, much of which was spent living with the Cheyenne Indians. Journeys include encounters with Wild Bill Hickock, Wyatt Earp and George Armstrong Custer. Simple idea but to pull it off is another matter entirely. Berger succeeds. Crabb is an engaging character whose wit and wisdom permeate the narrative.
The reader also becomes familiar with an important slice of American History, gaining a fresh perspective on the tragic fate of native tribes. This is not a strictly politcally correct interpretation but it is senstivie, and realistic.
Coincidental encounters are so frequent as to become expected but they always delight. "Little Big Man" is thought provoking, educational and most of all a whole lot of fun.
(The 1969 movie of the same name starring Dustin Hoffman, is a nice supplement to the book, whether seen before reading the book , after, or during.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for Old West fans!
Mr. Berger writes a fabulous, highly improbable story -and records an accurately portrayed (for the era), yet extremely readable social account at the same time. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2002 by Emuru

3.0 out of 5 stars A tall tale about a kid who is raised by injuns.
Little Big Man is a great book for a fun read. I had to read it for a class which pressured me to read it in a certain amount of time so I wasn't able to enjoy it as much as I... Read more
Published on Feb 15 2002 by Shrimpy McMichealson

5.0 out of 5 stars HUMOR AND HISTORY
Thomas Berger's Little Big Man, when written, was 20 years ahead of its time. What we now take for granted, i.e. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2001 by MARY E. RILEY

5.0 out of 5 stars Unmatched by any author since, but Poirier comes close
Berger's story of Jack Crabb (aka Little Big Man) is unmatched in our literature since, but fellow Berger fans, I have come across a character called Javier (aka the Goat Man)... Read more
Published on Feb 13 2001 by Lance Link

5.0 out of 5 stars All Time Favorite Through The Years
Like many others who reviewed this book, I first read it (in high school) after seeing the movie. The movie was a real eye opener for me, for the first time giving me a sense of... Read more
Published on Feb 21 2000 by Deborah L. Cohen

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite books
I read this book last year and it quickly became one of my favorites. Jack Crabb belongs to both the white and the Cheyenne communities, but he never fully fits into either. Read more
Published on Feb 19 2000 by David R. Bainbridge

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating Journey
Thomas Berger's humorous, horrifying and touching tale of the American West will live forever in my heart and mind. Read more
Published on Jan 16 2000 by Nicola Bouchier

5.0 out of 5 stars Little Big Man
This may be one of the best books written in the last fifty years not only from an entertainment perspective but from a literary one as well. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2000 by Kekoa Gabriel

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
This book was okay, but somewhat boring. Also, some of the events were highly improbable.
Published on Dec 17 1999 by Mark Ventura

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent movie, but the book is better
I read the book after seeing the movie and was surprised to find the book far superior to the film. And it was a very good movie. Read more
Published on Dec 1 1999 by R. Wallace

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