«This important and thoughtful study is the first to examine in a sustained way the theme of the Holocaust in Richler's work.» (John Lennox, York University) «This is an innovative study which provides new insights into the writings and ideas of Canada's foremost Jewish author, Mordecai Richler.» (Irving Abella, York University) «This thoroughly researched and well-written study focusses on Richler's versatile employment of literary modes, motifs and themes to explore the intensified conflict for today's Jew between integration into the dominant culture and the desire to assert Jewish identity.Brenner's comprehensive and insightful study of Richler's literary production in the post-Holocaust world will be of interest and value to anybody who is engaged in Holocaust Studies. » (Barbara Mabee, Holocaust and Genocide Studies).