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Slide 1: The Puttermesser Papers: A Novel by Cynthia Ozick Interesting... Fans of Cynthia Ozick are likely already familiar with Ruth Puttermesser, whose highly educated, unlucky-in-love but rather mystical existence as a Jewish woman in New York City has been chronicled in previously published stories appearing occasionally through the years. The Puttermesser Papers collects the old stories, along with several new ones, combined to create a funny and surreal picaresque narrative, touching upon Puttermessers job at a blueblood law firm, her creation and intellectual sparring with the golem she makes out of soil from her flowerpots, her term as mayor of New York, her own death by murder, and beyond. Personal Review: The Puttermesser Papers: A Novel by Cynthia Ozick Before I begin this review, I should state that Ozick is one of my very favorite authors. She is consistently brilliant, charming (in the sense that one is literally "charmed," like in a fairy tale), with an incredible mastery of language. So I began this book with a ready willingness to be very pleased. And pleased I was. While this book is a presented as a novel, it should be mentioned that it is really a set of long short stories tied together by the character and life of Ruth Puttermesser. Ruth is a New York lawyer, you might say she is "no nonsense," if you feel that label fits someone who creates a golem, as mayor (for a while) transforms NY City into a garden of Eden, and has various other "adventures." The reader genuinely cares for Puttermesser, and we are taken all the way through and after her death. A story full of beauty, marvels, and the wonderment of a well drawn character. I hope every serious reader (who read for the beauty of the written word) read this book! For More 5 Star Customer Reviews and Lowest Price: The Puttermesser Papers: A Novel by Cynthia Ozick 5 Star Customer Reviews and Lowest Price!