Aurora Dawn [Import] [Paperback]

Herman Wouk (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Sphere; New Impression edition (September 1969)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0722193378
• ISBN-13: 978-0722193372
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Herman Wouk earned his living as a scriptwriter for Fred Allen before serving in World War II. His career as a novelist spans nearly six decades and has brought him resounding international acclaim. He lives in Palm Springs, California.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable book -- not Herman Wouk's usual style, March 25, 2000

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Leah Suslovich (Brookline, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aurora Dawn (Hardcover)

"Aurora Dawn" was Herman Wouk's first book, and while it is an enjoyable read, it is not comparable to his masterpieces like "The Caine Mutiny" or "Marjorie Morningstar." This tale of a young man in advertising who is determined to rise to the top at all costs is told in a flippant, almost sarcastic style. The author keeps intruding himself into the tale with comments on how the story is going, which can be annoying even though it yields some of the book's most humorous lines. The characters are deftly drawn but not especially sympathetic. This book is a quick and enjoyable read, and has some interesting takes on the advertising business. Just don't expect one of Wouk's masterpieces.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Satire, May 11, 2000

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Skylar Hamilton Burris "Skylar" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aurora Dawn (Paperback)

I don't know if it is accurate to say that this novel is not as good as Wouk's masterpieces (Caine Mutiny, Winds of War, etc.), because it is an entirely different genre. As an example of satire, Aurora Dawn excels in much the same way that the Caine Mutiny excels as a war novel. Wouk very cleverly mocks the modern world, from psychiatry, to advertising, to irreligiousness. An easy, enjoyable read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars No comparison, November 12, 2010

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Magmonkey34 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Aurora Dawn (Paperback)

I like to stay loyal to an author when I've enjoyed reading one of their books and after Marjorie Morningstar, I picked up Aurora Dawn. There is no comparison. If you are at all like me and like to immerse yourself into a good book, don't pick this one up. Wouk's writing style in this is strange, he makes constant asides from the author to the reader. It interrupts the story and makes it impossible to connect with either the plot or the characters.