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The final novel in David Lodge's prize-winning campus trilogy
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When Vic Wilcox (MD of Pringle's engineering works) meets English lecturer Dr Robyn Penrose, sparks fly as their lifestyles and ideologies collide head on. What, after all, are they supposed to learn from each other? But in time both parties make some surprising discoveries about each other's worlds - and about themselves.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Quite simply, this is one of the great campus novels. Believe me - as a PhD student, I am amazed at the way Lodge draws humour from the often dry and slightly weird world of academia. You don't need to have a degree to read this book, though - it is a wonderful example of the way two worlds that are not as different as you may think interact. very, very funny. To me, it screams out for a sequel (although Robyn makes a cameo in Thinks..). I would love to know what she's up to today! Someone should slap a preservation order on Lodge.
Better than the History Man - better than Lucky Jim. Brilliant.
Better than the History Man - better than Lucky Jim. Brilliant.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Lodge's talent is at full force here in one of his earlier novels; set in the fictional town of Rummidge (as are "Changing places" and Small World", two of his later novels), "Nice Work" charts the entry of an attractive female university English lecturer, Robyn Penrose, into the life of Vic Wilcox, gruff middle aged MD of an engineering factory. Set up as part of an Industry Year exchange, Robyn follows Vic around, viewing for the first time a world she knows nothing about and casting her sensitive and educated eye over all that she sees. The comic mismatch beteen the couple is a joy to read as Lodge expertly switches between the world of the univesity campus, with all its pretentious enquiry and the rougher, more competitive environment of the factory workplace. Inevitably, sparks fly as the two discover the fallacy of their previously-held notions of the other's profession and learn to accept the differences. Written with flair and perfect comic timing, it is a must for any reader, whether a Lodge fan or not. Excellent.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I think that all students of English Literature should read this. It is better than any number of theory books that they will ever come across and much more fun. I've read it more times than I can remember and always get something new from it. It's also great for cheering yourself up.
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One of Lodge's best
The worlds of academia and industry collide very deftly in this, one of Lodge's finest, if not his best novel to date. Read more
Published 16 days ago by D. Sedgwick
Nice Work
david lodge has a particular style which makes his writing unique. this novel continues the style provided by the earlier ones. it makes fun reading . definitely recommendable!
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by Joseph Caruana
Superbly Amusing And Insightful Modern View of Town Versus Gown
I suppose it helps the appreciation of this superb book to have worked without tenure in a modern British university, and also having experience of the commercial pressures of... Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2009 by Clifford
Once upon a time in the Midlands
Nice Work is a clever, well-constructed comedy and social commentary about a clash of cultures in a fictional Midlands town in the mould of Birmingham. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2007 by Demob Happy
Best first chapter of all time, ever
I first read this book as a teenager, and have re-read it probably every year since. Vic Wilcox is a truly great creation - who could have guessed that the innermost thoughts of a... Read more
Published on 4 April 2007 by Harriet the Spy
Probably Lodge's best
David Lodge's books are always excellent and this one is probably his best. As in his previous books, "Changing Places" and "Small World",the book centres on two diametrically... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2007 by Caterkiller
Superb
This is a wonderful satire on universities and business - particularly in the mid 80s. It captures the mood of "the cuts" and universities in the 1980s like nothing else... Read more
Published on 9 July 2002
get the dictionary!
this book requires a dictionary if you want to understand every single word in the book. However, if you skip all the literary and factory jargon, it doesnt really make a... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2001 by "deranged-angel"
an hyper-realistic novel dealing with everyday life
a fantastic book to read for fun and an even better one to analyse. good for school, college and university students with a good outlook on social life. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2001
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