The Assistant (Audible Audio Edition): Bernard Malamud, Richard Davidson, Audible Studios: Audible Books & Originals

Bernard Malamud's second novel, "The Assistant", is a powerful and moving story of Morris Bober, a grocer in postwar Brooklyn who wants better for himself and his family.

When two robbers hold him up, things take a turn for the better when he meets broken-nosed Frank Alpine, who becomes his assistant.

However, complications arise as Frank falls in love with Helen Bober while also stealing from the store.

Malamud's writing unerringly evokes an immigrant world of cramped circumstances and great expectations, defining the immigrant experience in a way that has proven vital for several generations of writers.

With 9 hours and 44 minutes of listening time, this product is a must-listen for anyone interested in the immigrant experience or the works of Bernard Malamud.