Plot summary, “Mr. Vertigo” by Paul Auster in 5 Minutes - Book Review VIDEO
Mr. Vertigo (1994) by Paul Auster is a historical novel that follows Walt Rawley, a neglected orphan in 1920s St. Louis, who is taken in by the mysterious Master Yehudi and taught to fly—literally. As Walt endures brutal training and overcomes racism and hardship, his journey from circus act to soldier mirrors America’s own struggle with identity and transformation. Auster’s richly atmospheric tale, praised for its vivid characters and themes of belonging, freedom, and loss, offers a magical yet harrowing take on what it means to grow up American.
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