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The AssistantBernard Malamud

The Assistant

246 pagesFirst published 195728 editions · 4 languages
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Frank, a troubled, somewhat desperate, Italo-American works long hours in the grocery store of a struggling Jewish family in a Brooklyn neighborhood. He develops a secret passion for his employer's attractive daughter.

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Editions

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FormatPublisherYearPagesISBN
EditionSterling Publishing Co., Inc.2014—9781411474017
EditionAtlantic Books, Limited20143009781782393542
EditionSterling Publishing Co., Inc.2007—9781411492493
EditionFarrar, Straus & Giroux2003—9781466805002
EditionFarrar, Straus and Giroux20032469780374504847
PaperbackPerennial (HarperCollins)20002569780060958305
EditionPenguin Random House2000—9780099273202
EditionG.K. Hall19983379780783803647
EditionAvon Books19932979780380720859
EditionPenguin19922179780140185089
EditionWolters-Noordhoff19912269789001561161
Edition · dutMeulenhoff19882809789029023085
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CriminalsFictionGrocersItalian AmericansJewish converts from ChristianityJewish familiesNew YorkNew York (State)