Goldenrod

by Peter Gault

Book Overview

"The book is very funny, with a tumultous, self-winding vitality which is its great appeal. What it is really about is the volcanic experience of being young and bursting with the vital juices that activate the adolescent male". -- Newsday "Gault, who seems equally influenced by J.D. Salinger and Henry Miller, is an exciting talent". -- New York Times

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0944276423
• ISBN13: 9780944276426
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Tudor Communications
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Funny, insightful, thought-provoking!

While this book can easily be dismissed upon quick perusal as childish and base, it's something that has held up for me over the years as an insightful and deeply thought-provoking book. It also remains pretty funny! It details in a way the transition from a comfortable childhood to troubled adulthood, from certainty and self-confidence to realizations of one's limitations. Even years after last reading it, many scenes remain crystal-clear in my head as icons of various emotions, feelings, and situations that we all occasionally find ourselves in. While very colloquial and brash, unashamedly honest, and certainly graphic, the book is actually very tender and meditative. Of many, many books read in the last 35 years or so, this one somehow stands out in the memory.

Goldenrod --- Shoots and Scores!!!

I wrote the the original "Goldenrod --- Shoots and Scores!!!" review below back in 1997. For some reason my name was removed from the review. I recently came across this book recently and had to read it again. HAHA! I love this book. It's so raw and honest. I've let all of my friends read it and they all love it as much as I do. Still my favorite. If I could give it more stars I would.

An absolute classic

This has to be my all time favorite book. I first read this book when I was at college, living away from home for the first time, and feeling carefree and invincible. This book encapsulates the narcasstic spirit of youth, and also how reality rears its ugly head.The prose may be crude, but it is also intelligent and very funny- every sentence is a joy to read. I have lent this book to virtually everyone I know and found women have enjoyed it just as much as men. In short BUY THIS BOOK!!!

Says It All

Peter Gault is by far and away one of the greatest, most uncelebrated, authors of our time. Goldenrod is a CLASSIC that will make you wanting more.

Goldenrod --- Shoots and Scores!!!

In this book the author, Peter Gault, captures what it is like growing up with testosterone surging through your body. It brings back memories to the men, warns the boys, and probably scares all persons female. By far my favorite book