Reviews

Cocksure by Mordecai Richler

kevin_milne's review against another edition

2.0

I generally enjoy Richler’s work and even in this early effort he’s clearly a writer of notable talent (despite repetitive use of overtly verbose adverbs).

Unfortunately this brief romp into a uniquely realized fucked up 60s satire seems far too shock for its own sake, and a bit unfocused in what it is trying to say.

Some truly funny sequences, though. Fans of Bukowski will be pleased.

deerob's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

normf's review against another edition

3.0

I read this several years ago because it was one of the books in the CBC Canada Reads debates.
I didn’t “get it,” hence my 3-star rating. I may go back and try this book again someday.

bookworm42's review against another edition

3.0

Richler has a unique and simple writing style; similar to Hemingway Richler states the simple and honest truth 100% of the time, I appreciate that writing style. This book, while not his best work, is worth checking out if you a fan of either Canadian fiction, or of a writing style that contains no bullshit... except that which is intentional...

jordanpattern's review against another edition

4.0

Oh the swingin' sixties: all mahogany desks and infidelity.

8thofthree's review

challenging funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

jooniperd's review

3.0

what a strange person!! (@2:30 mark)

which is why i like richler, of course -- he's crusty, weird and oh so smart!

this book is quite a statement on many things and while written in 1968...a lot of the satire could be applied to today's society too. we are a sad lot, aren't we??