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5.0 out of 5 stars The Birth Day, May 26 2004

By	William Ramsey (El Paso, Tx USA) - See all my reviews

"Seize The Day" is about the day Tommy Wilhelm hit his financial and emotional bottom and emerges from a lifetime of confusion and failure to find his true self, his spiritual self. Bellow's novel of psycological introspection and intrege compelled this reader to examine his own life a little closer. Maybe you will be fascinated by doing the same.

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5.0 out of 5 stars an agony to read about a loser losing, Mar 4 2004

By	Robert J. Crawford (Balmette Talloires, France) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is Bellow's paean to failure, the slow slide of a good-hearted though dumb and self-destructive man. He is heading to his doom, and is a sucker the whole way. Reading this is hard, much like the inexorable decline of people in a Balzac novel, but it is a peculiarly American brand of failure with the post-war culture and Hollywood dreams in tow. It is a masterpiece.

Recommended, but keep the valium handy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars for bellow, this is the place to start, Feb 18 2004

By	Sam Duncan (Hillsville, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I generally agree with what the other reviewers say about this book, though I'm not sure they appreciate the level of sympathy, and even love, Bellow has for his flawed creation (and Bellow's warmth is one of many things I love about him). I would add that this book is the best introduction to Bellow's work. Like Herzog and The Adventures of Augie March it is unarguably a classic of twentieth century literature; unlike them it's short and relatively straightforward, and once you see what the man can accomplish in a mere 115 pages you'll definitely be primed for more.

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1.0 out of 5 stars If you want to be depressed and angry, read this book!
I was forced to read this book in English 201 (Sophomore College Class) and HATED it! I had to write a paper too, I got an A but only because I told the TRUTH of this book! Read more

Published on Jul 1 2004 by Damarian Dreamer

4.0 out of 5 stars Throw Him a Lifeline, He's Drowning!
Poor Tommy Wihelm! This is a sad spectacle of a novella. Sad, in that you can't help but feel for this poor guy. Tommy Wilhelm has squandered his life. Read more

Published on Nov 25 2003 by T. Thompson

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How is it that a novel of such importance, by one of our country's premiere men of letters, has been reviewed by only one other Amazonian? Read more

Published on Nov 5 2003 by Barry Fitzsimmons

5.0 out of 5 stars A Slender American Classic
I first read this book years ago, when I was losing my shirt (and just about every other item of clothing I owned) as a commodity-futures trader. Read more

Published on Sep 22 2003 by Jerry Call