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The Assistant

by Bernard Malamud

CriminalsFictionGrocersItalian AmericansJewish converts from ChristianityJewish familiesNew YorkNew York (State)

Frank, a troubled, somewhat desperate, Italo-American works long hours in the grocery store of a struggling Jewish family in a Brooklyn neighborhood. He develops a secret passion for his employer's attractive daughter.

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Book data: Open Library