Never in Doubt: Critical Essays on American Books, 1972-1985

Peter Prescott, winner of the George Polk Award for criticism and reviewer for Newsweek is never in doubt -- and never dull --about his opinions concerning contemporary books. Whether you agree with him or not, you will certainly enjoy this round- up of essays about books and authors.Prescott rides herd on classical writers as well as popular ones. He cracks his literary whip of laconic wit on a wide and unusual range of subjects and authors.Readers will never accuse this critic of unimaginative prose. He is articulate and wise, graceful and elegant, even irritating. However, his opinions are built on a solid foundation of literary knowledge and he cuts to the core when he perceives deficiencies in an author's reasoning.Don't look for run-of-the mill, running-off-at-the mouth, pseudo-intellectual posturing in these essays. It's not there. Look for style, intellect and humor. And delightful reading.