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.”

— Los Angeles Times

“At once falling-down funny, angry, and heartbreakingly poignant.”

— The Dallas Morning News

“Cunningly designed for maximum suspense and beaucoup laughs. . . . Exuberant.”

— Time

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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