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by David Goodis (Author) "Ralph stood on the corner, leaning against the brick wall of Silver's candy store, telling himself to go home and get some sleep ..." (more)
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Goodis's 1954 novel is typical of his work. It features a down-on-his-luck guy whose life is turned upside down by a woman. Fans of gritty, noirish fiction will be all over this.
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'She took a final drag at the cigarette, flipped it away, and said, I don't get this line of talk. It's way over my head...Maybe you're waiting for some dream girl to come along in a coach drawn by six white horses, and she'll pick you up and haul you away to the clouds, where it's all milk and honey and springtime all year around. Maybe that's what you're waiting for. That dream girl'. But the dream girl doesn't come. In the meantime Ralph must deal with the yearnings of everyday life and take what's offered. Written in 1954, "The Blonde on the Street Corner" is full of the passions and desires that are the hallmarks of a David Goodis novel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Penultimate Goodis, Jan 14 2004
By cortright Mcmeel (baltimore, md United States) - See all my reviews
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This novel is Goodis's classic tale of urban desolation. Like a bleak, sparse George Bellows painting, Goodis' world is master strokes of grim description from torn overcoats to bloodied maws to swearing Santas. At the center is Ralph Creel, a lazy bum torn between his romantic soul and his animalistic instincts. Ralph Creel is a fighter, a survivor, a supremely Goodis creation who like us all, eventually gives in to life, to the Fat Blonde on the Street Corner, but not before he allows the reader to witness some moments of Grace./(I am putting this in a second time because amazon did not print my name the first time!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Penultimate Goodis Classic, Oct 25 1999
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This novel is Goodis's classic tale of urban desolation. Like a bleak, sparse George Bellows painting, Goodis' world is master strokes of grim description from torn overcoats to bloodied maws to swearing Santas. At the center is Ralph Creel, a lazy bum torn between his romantic soul and his animalistic instincts. Ralph Creel is a fighter, a survivor, a supremely Goodis creation who like us all, eventually gives in to life, to the Fat Blonde on the Street Corner, but not before he allows the reader to witness some moments of Grace./
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5.0 out of 5 stars A small masterpiece of genuine expression., Nov 27 1998
By Robert E. Lloyd (Deerfield Beach, FL) - See all my reviews
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Forget the title--this book is not about sex. At least, not very much (only a brief reference or two). What it's about is what it's like to live as a young poor person in Philadelphia. The book was written in the 1950's, it's written about the 1930's, but as a former resident of Philadelphia, I can attest to the fact that it is as accurate a depiction of today's world as any other decade. The novel is a small gem that captures the essence of being unemployed and poor in the big city, but without being depressing or moralistic in any way. Doesn't sound like much of a recipe for success, but Goodis is a master at bringing a mood to life. He accomplishes with understatement what most novelists never achieve: genuine, believable characters in real settings. This book has not, to my knowledge, been made into a film as his other works have, which is probably due to the unusual plot structure (basically, not much excitement goes on in the book), but the trueness of his vision soars beyond any limitations. I lived in similar circumstances to the characters in the book, and was astonished at the accuracy that Goodis gives to real life. It's amazing. Worth a read, even if you are only marginally interested. It's a brief page turner that leaves you longing for more, just as the characters in the book feel. This book is a revelation.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A welcome rarity in the pulp canon by David Goodis.
Four "bums," all in their early 30s, all still living at home, all hopelesly frozen in the hell of inanimation, stand on the street corner eating Indian nuts and buying 16 cent... Read more
Published on Feb 15 1998

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