A review by papelgren
The Fixer by Bernard Malamud

4.0

Malamud paints a grim and riveting picture of anti-Semitism in early 20th century Russia. The book trudges in filth but does it beautifully. Bok stubbornly refuses to let the authorities use him to their evil ends, and his stubbornness to find dignity in the worst possible circumstances is what makes the book palatable. This tragedy is not structured like most. It starts low and digs to hell, never once letting up.