The Top of the Hill [Paperback]

Irwin Shaw (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: New English Library (1980)
• ISBN-10: 0450049434
• ISBN-13: 978-0450049439
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,602,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I have read, November 17, 2000

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IANAKI D INKIOW (PRINCETON JUNCTION, NEW JERSEY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Top of the Hill (Mass Market Paperback)

Irwin Shaw is a master! His characters are so real and the story is very interesting. I enjoyed reading the book from start to finish. Too bad that this book was not one of the bestsellers because it has so many good stories and interesting characters. I recomend it to people who have read other Irwin Shaw books. He delivers again!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Draws you in, October 15, 2010

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Claudette Cleveland "author "Beneath and ... (AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Top of the Hill (Mass Market Paperback)

Definitely a slam on mothers who overprotect their children, in particular their sons. The prime character in Shaw's book reacted to his mother's oppressive protection by rebelling and taking outrageous risks in every aspect of his life. Even in his mid-thirties he was still trying to prove something to his parents.
The author does an excellent job of pulling the reader into every hallowing experience that borders on the brink of death. When Michael, the hero, sweats we sweat. The passion her words send out is infectious.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable summer reading!, March 11, 2000

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Maximus Atheist "maximus atheist" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Top of the Hill (Mass Market Paperback)

I read in a James Jones biography that Jones, William Styron, and Shaw (amoung others) hung-out and played poker together while living in Paris during the 60s. My, to be a fly on the wall during these times! - what a scene that must have been! But back to the book: Shaw was a straight-ahead, no frills story-teller. I reserve 5 star ratings to works that have me shuddering with some emotion or overwhemled by the author's insight. Even though the ending of this book evoked a tear, it is pot-boiler nevertheless. Good summer reading by the pool. One can find Shaw's books now only at used book stores; the big chain stores don't even carry him. In reference to the previous reviewer's comment of having 'Top of the Mountain' in a crisp hardback handy, I'll say a tattered paperback works very well. In all, a well-told story with a poignant message at the end.