If you like very well written novels in which deeply troubled narrators slowly uncover the decision made 80 years ago which led to an ugly act 35 years ago which will negatively impact a dysfunctional family well into the second half of the 21st century, you'll enjoy this book greatly. It is very well written, and does do a fine job of unraveling the mystery while creating complex figures in a compelling story.
Me, I suppose I'm too philistine to be swept away by this sort of thing. This is either cause or effect of my not reading enough contemporary literature.
On the other hand, a few days ago I completed Tony Judt's magnificent Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945
. Judt is a strident enemy of Israel, but he has written a truly top-notch history of Europe, and I need to find the time to write my impressions; I even ought to do so soon, while they're still fresh. Alas (or not at all alas) I'm very pressed for time these days. Anyway, if anyone offers you to choose between these two books, now you know my recommendation.
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how come Mr. Fake gets special treatment on your profile - is he really that significant?
Silke
Heh. You're right of course, he isn't very significant. The thing is, he leaves more comments that cry out to be struck down, than most other readers. Most other people say interesting things that I don't have any need to rebut.
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