“Who could conceive back then the enormity of Saul's brooding hatred for me or comprehend the threatening paradox that the more I accomplished to gratify him, the greater would grow the jealousy and wrath he felt toward me? I know I was hurt when I saw him so angry with me that first time, and I was flustered in a queer and guilt-ridden way each time I found him so thereafter.”
This novel presents a darkly humorous and philosophical retelling of the Biblical story of King David, told from David's own perspective. The narrative blends biblical account with modern sensibilities and existential questioning, examining the nature of faith, the uncertainty of divine will, and the human struggle with mortality and meaning. The novel continues Heller's characteristic satirical style and philosophical inquiry that marked his earlier work. more
Joseph Heller was an American novelist known for his satirical and black humor style. His novel 'Catch-22' is considered one of the greatest novels of the 20th century and has had a profound impact on literature. more
“Les trahisons les plus cruelles sont peut-être celles auxquelles on s'attend le moins.”
“It's scary how betrayal can never let you trust a person again.”
“If you keep the creek dry then you won’t have to worry about ‘muddying the waters.”
“Of course, treachery is more entertaining than the repair of the world...”