Duddy Kravitz is obsessed with his grandfather’s maxim, “A man without land is nobody.” He sets his heart on acquiring property and does not let any obstacle dissuade him. If he becomes hated along the way, he couldn’t care less. In spite of enormous sacrifices and setbacks, Duddy never loses faith in realizing his dream.
Richler’s fourth novel, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz was one of his most successful works and is regarded as a classic in Canadian literature.