Max Apple
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Major Issues Major IssuesZany, goofy, loony, funny, wild: the adjectives one encounters in a review of Max Apple’s fiction are not those of your standard literary review. Readers and reviewers praise Apple’s inventive humor and have compared his writing to that of John Barth and Woody Allen. However, beneath the funny surface, critics note, lie serious themes, such as contemporary familial relationships. Apple and others have suggested that the search for meaning is another important theme in his fiction. Apple satirizes 20th century American consumerism, obsession with image, and trends. His work contains many allusions to pop culture icons, along with caricatures of historical figures, such as Howard Johnson and C.W. Post. Some critics question the potential longevity of Apple’s work, suggesting it might be too topical and "slick." Author LinksShort summary of Apple’s literary works and awards.An Interview with Max Apple 2002 interview in which Apple discusses the origin of his own interest in writing, and his approach to teaching creative writing.
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