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GERRY McBROOM

Although Joanne Greenberg wrote a novel which was popular with young adult readers (I Never Promised You a Rose Garden), [High Crimes and Misdemeanors] is not for most adolescent readers. The plots and characters have little with which these readers will relate….

As the title states, Greenberg's short stories deal with crimes and misdemeanors…. Whether realistic or fantastic, the stories all comment on contemporary life with an emphasis on Modern American Jewish life.

One does not have to be Jewish, however, to enjoy the writing style and the delightful characters Greenberg has created. She skillfully uses both first and third person narration, strong dialog, realistic settings, some autobiographical material, and excellent character development in these stories. Throughout, she is able to create humor and credibility, never stretching the fantasy to the unbelieveable or impossible. Mature readers will enjoy Greenberg's...

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6. Haskel Frankel
7. The Times Literary Supplement
8. Brigid Brophy
9. Joyce Carol Oates
10. Roger Sale
11. Victor Howes
12. KARY K. WOLFE and GARY K. WOLFE
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14. Paul Gray
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