The portrait of a New Orleans stockbroker, Binx Bolling, turning 30 and caught between ennui and a need for redemption through women, family or personal revelation, "The Moviegoer" won the National Book Award in the USA on its first publication in 1961.
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The portrait of a New Orleans stockbroker, Binx Bolling, turning 30 and caught between ennui and a need for redemption through women, family or personal revelation, "The Moviegoer" won the National Book Award in the USA on its first publication in 1961.
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Add this copy of The Moviegoer to cart. $7.50, like new condition, Sold by Abacus Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsford, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Methuen.
Add this copy of The Moviegoer to cart. $19.99, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Methuen Publishing Ltd.
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Add this copy of The Moviegoer to cart. $32.35, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Methuen Publishing Ltd.
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Who are we, where are we going, how do we get there, does it mean anything, what means everything? Shall I take that leap of faith?
Seth F
Jul 28, 2011
Don't waste your time on this.
Existentialism in New Orleans - the location being the only saving grace. The characters are unlikeable. There is no plot, only a glimpse into an ongoing boring life episode of a few boring people. I have no idea how this book somehow became so well-regarded as to have won a prestigious award. I resent the day I wasted reading this hoping for some exciting or meaningful ending. Spend some time reading "confederacy of dunces" for something worthwhile in the New Orleans setting.
