“An original and engrossing work of fiction. A little gem.” — New York Times Book Review

“Brashly hilarious…The foibles of human nature and the pains of frustration common to all of us are meticulously revealed in this very contemporary and memorable novel.” — Library Journal

“Alternately funny and perceptive, SHMUCKS goes beyond adventure novel to become an exploration of today’s spirit of alienation and violence, with a surprising ending.” — Publishers Weekly

“A brilliantly comic little work that says as much about alienation and frustration in today’s society as works three times as lengthy.” — Minneapolis Tribune

“Blicker’s dialogue is clever, his characters are believable, and the story itself is convincing…What begins as a temper tantrum between two middle-aged men, shortly develops into a fitting metaphor for our combined urban frustrations.” — Washington Post Book World

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