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Guys and Dolls (Essential Penguin) (Paperback)

by Damon Runyon (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (7 Oct 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140290222
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140290226
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 432,538 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A collection of short stories by Damon Runyon.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and humorous, 25 Feb 2001
I can't believe no one has reviewed this book yet! How could all of you pass over Runyon's distinctive style, language and character sketches? These have become such an integral part of our culture that they are now portrayed as caricatures. Runyon tells us, in this collection of short stories, about the various shady characters that inhibited Broadway in the beginning of the (20th) century, during prohibition, amongst which are gamblers, gangsters, bookies, and Damon Runyon himself, who plays a minor role in every story (he is also the storyteller). Some stories have a surprise ending, some don't; some of the surprise endings are surprising, some aren't; but I didn't care, because what addicts you to this collection of short stories is the humor and grace with which Runyon tells these stories, the kind that makes you feel like you've said goodbye to an old friend when you turn over the last page.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading, 17 Nov 2002
By Mr. Stephen Carter (UK) - See all my reviews
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This is one of those books which actually enriches one's life through humour, suspense, optimism and surprise. Runyon's main character, the unnamed observer universally assumed to be based on Runyon himself, commentates wholly in the present and future tenses frequently unaware of the enormous ironies which present themselves to him. It is a world centred on crime; especially that connected to bootlegging and gambling. Is is sentimental and harsh at the same time and readers will be astonished how many of the stories are already known to them. What is most remarkable about Runyon is his economy. Stories of 30 pages or less have been the basis of full length feature films and musicals (Little Miss Marker, The Lemon Drop Kid, Guys and Dolls). Frequently one feels that one has had the value and enjoyment of a full length novel for the time it would normally take to read a chapter or two. This book is tremendous fun and yet also makes one think about things in a different, "Runyonesque", way. I cannot recommend it highly enough - it is just one of life's essentials which you will find yourself returning to repeatedly.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Struggle and strife, 4 Dec 2002
By M. Morris "melmorris72" (london) - See all my reviews
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I wasn't surprised to learn that Runyon was a journalist for much of his life - his spare, journalistic, well observed style shines through this book. However, the linguistic style is hard. Full of 'ganstereese' it is sometimes difficult to follow the plot because of the words used to describe objects, people, even emotions. This book does not have a glossary though one might make it more enjoyable. However if you love all things gangster and can make out the language its a good, pacy read - perfect for short journeys.
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