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Radical Fictions and the Novels of Norman Mailer

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This is one of the best books I have read this year. As an academic, my studies are usually dry and dull, but Leigh's provocative yet balanced analysis of Mailer is as refreshing as it is informative. It is neither high falutin' nor "hoity toity".And it's certainly improved my view of this controversial writer.

whilst researching my doctorate on hidden narratives in the post-war american novel ('mailer: muscles and martinis. the phallus behind the text') i came across nigel leigh's extraordinary book, radical fictions.. leigh accesses a part of mailer that few academics have ever touched. his grasp of the subject is breathtaking. i understand that leigh is working on another book. a masterwork that has taken ten years to write. when this finally finds the light of day, be assured i will be first in line to buy it. Just one minor criticism of radical fictions... why is there no photo of leigh!

whilst researching my doctorate on hidden narratives in the post-war american novel ('mailer: muscles and martinis. the phallus behind the text') i came across nigel leigh's extraordinary book, radical fictions.. leigh accesses a part of mailer that few academics have ever touched. his grasp of the subject is breathtaking. i understand that leigh is working on another book. a masterwork that has taken ten years to write. when this finally finds the light of day, be assured i will be first in line to buy it. Just one minor criticism of radical fictions... why is there no photo of leigh!

I am certainly mighty curious to know more about Nigel Leigh after having read this wonderfully teasing book....it sure was provocative. Let me tell you - I lent it to fellow agricultural workers here in Redcreek Falls, Louisiana and it caused something of a sensation! One question was on everyone's lips ...has Nigel Leigh written anything else. His style is at once masterful and authoritative...boy, I knew my place after I'd finished reading! Well done Mr Leigh!

I am certainly mighty curious to know more about Nigel Leigh after having read this wonderfully teasing book....it sure was provocative. Let me tell you - I lent it to fellow agricultural workers here in Redcreek Falls, Louisiana and it caused something of a sensation! One question was on everyone's lips ...has Nigel Leigh written anything else. His style is at once masterful and authoritative...boy, I knew my place after I'd finished reading! Well done Mr Leigh!