Robert Nifkin is a teen in 1950’s Chicago writing an essay about his high school experience…and what an interesting one it is. He has Eastern European parents with their immigrant quirks, teachers obsessed with banishing communism, and a group of free-spirited beatnik friends. The novel is character-driven and definitely up there with The Long Game by Ben Rose. ( )

Hilarious and charming, but just not much there, there. Minor rather than major Pinkwater:). ( )

Like many of Pinkwater's best books -- LIZARD MUSIC immediately comes to mind -- this jolly book is largely wasted on the young. Largely, but not entirely, if the young readers have some sapient adult nearby to assure them that the kinds of weirdos depicted DO indeed exist. Pinkwater has merely changed the names to protect the guilty. Many years ago, in a previous incarnation as a public library worker, I rated this as the Best Book of the Year -- all genres, all reading-constituencies. I see no reason to turn back now. ( )

A very witty, quick read! Daniel Pinkwater is very talented chameleon of writing... ( )

The Education of Robert Nifkin, is a funny yet pointless book. It needs to be added to Pinkwaters extensive list of funny books. I would recommend it to anyone from 10-18. ( )