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Howard Jacobson
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Number of Pages
288
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a contemporary literary fiction that reimagines a classic stage story as a brisk, merciless exploration of revenge, justice, and antisemitism. The central questions sweep through a world where wealth, art, and power collide with personal conscience. The intended reader is adult readers who enjoy sharp, satirical, thought-provoking fiction and relish moral puzzles and big ideas. The tone is funny, penetrating, and unflinching, blending wit with emotional depth as it asks what it means to be a father, a Jew, and a merciful human being in the modern world.
Presented as a tightly paced, story-led narrative, the book follows a wealthy art collector and a mysterious presence who unsettles his life. Time-shifting elements braid with contemporary settings, and a sly, incisive humor punctures pretensions while intimate conversations reveal vulnerability and resolve. The result is an engaging, provocative reading experience that invites readers to examine prejudice, responsibility, and forgiveness through human-scale moments and surprising twists.
Readers finish with a sharpened perspective on mercy and responsibility, along with renewed curiosity about how stories from the past shape our present. The book leaves a lasting impression by challenging comfortable assumptions and inviting ongoing reflection long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Howard Jacobson
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
288
Language
English
SKU
9781784878863
ISBN
9781784878863
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.8x2.1x19.7cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 699
โน 665
โน 34 Off