Chicago Days / Hoboken Nights

By Daniel Pinkwater

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 020163225X
• ISBN13: 9780201632255
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Divergent Thinking

As a fan of Daniel Pinkwater's eccentric stories, I was delighted to find a copy of "Chicago Days/Hoboken Nights". While not a straight forward memoir, it is a collection of memories and anecdotes that showcases Pinkwater's unique sense of humor and even more uniquely lived life. Starting with his childhood, in which his family moved around a lot, Pinkwater recollects his immigrant father's capitalism and his school days as an overweight outsider. His father isn't exactly pleased when Pinkwater wants to major in art in college, neither are Pinkwater's professors or the would-be artist himself, finding his interest in art doesn't necessarily translate into talent. He then progresses into his early days as an artist, struggling to make a living in Hoboken fulfilling his artistic dream, always on the cusp of gaining entrance into the art world, before realizing his singular niche in the world of children's writing. "Chicago Days/Hoboken Nights" is definitely a fans-only book. It is a jumble of not always connected remembrances, some more scattered than others, as Pinkwater moves from topic to topic with few connecting strands. It is a book that allows readers a glimpse into the mind of the rotund genius who has written novels about giant chickens and lizards who make music. It is a book that is to be enjoyed a few memories at a time, a book that will produce a number of laugh-out-loud moments, a book that will leave fans thirsting for another sip.

Chicago Days/Hoboken Nights

Daniel Pinkwater is noteworthy in many respects, but what fascinates me most is the way in which he manages to be brilliant, moving, and profound without ever accentuating the negative. This autobiographical collection of brief, bite-size narratives (perfect for bedtime, the bathroom, or the ten-minute break at work) chronicles Pinkwater's development as an artist/writer, and gives the reader the opportunity to enjoy the world through the eyes of a funny, intelligent man who truly loves life. This is a non-fiction, non-children's book by a children's author.