Solomon Gursky Was Here

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…fact that all these relationships are unsuccessful and non-cordial, enhances the idea that all Canadians roots are in some way corrupt or failures. Richler, shows how these traits are passed through generation after generation. There can be no doubt that Solomon, one of the most corrupt characters in the book, becomes Sir Hyman after his staged death. Richler has tiedhis complex story of Solomon Gursky, his family and their exploits together with his cultural messages.