Responsible Men: A Novel
Responsible Men: A Novel by Edward Schwarzschild is a First Edition published by Algonquin Books on April 8, 2005. This 344-page novel is presented in English and explores the complexities of familial relationships through the lens of a con man. Max Wolinsky returns to Philadelphia on the eve of his son’s bar mitzvah, intending to finalize a dubious business deal before retreating to Florida. However, his plans unravel, revealing the challenges he faces as he navigates his conscience and family expectations.
Readers will find a nuanced portrayal of three generations of men grappling with the dual roles of being good sons and fathers amid the allure of ambition and temptation. The narrative delves into themes of integrity and familial duty, set against the backdrop of Philadelphia. Responsible Men offers a blend of humor and poignancy, inviting reflection on the dynamics of father-son relationships and the moral dilemmas that accompany them.
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Max Wolinsky comes from a family of mostly upstanding salesmen. On the eve of his son’s bar mitzvah he returns home to Philadelphia where he plans to put the finishing touches on a not-so-honorable business transaction and then disappear quietly back to Florida. Nothing, however, goes as planned for this con man with a conscience.
Honest, funny, and moving, Responsible Men is a portrait of three generations of men struggling to be good sons and good fathers in a world of big dreams and bigger temptations.
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