About “Barney's Version”
Barney Panofsky recounts his life in a memoir that covers his relationships with three wives, his obsession with the Montreal Canadiens, and his encounters with friends and acquaintances, including Terry McIver, who accuses him of murder in his autobiography. The narrative explores Barney's attempts to reconcile his version of events with the accusations against him, particularly regarding the death of his friend Boogie, while detailing his flawed personal history and deteriorating memory.
Praise for “Barney's Version”
“Richler’s great achievement. . . . Ebullient, manic, over the top.”
“At once falling-down funny, angry, and heartbreakingly poignant.”
“Cunningly designed for maximum suspense and beaucoup laughs. . . . Exuberant.”
Book details
- Published
- 1997
- Latest edition
- 1997 · ISBN 9780307476883
- ISBN
- 9780307476883
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Barney's Version?
Barney's Version by Mordecai Richler has 417 pages.
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