pickThis complex, stylistic and content-rich historical novel takes place in the second half of the 18th century, when a group of Jews led by Jacob Frank, decided for religious conversion into Catholicism. A story, based on real events and persons, is a picturesque display of social, especially religious flows that shaped the European continent, incredibly subtle and thoughtful look at the dark side of the history - antisemitism. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
batsy This sounds amazing. Nice review ❤️ 6y
Simona It‘s amazing! My favorite from this year (so far) and definitely on the all time favorite list. English translation will be published in September 2020 and my prediction is that this book will win Booker International Prize in 2021. It is comparable with the Mantel‘s first Cromwell book. Same richness and density in cast of characters, story and language, but more diverse in narration technique. @batsy (edited) 6y
Chrissyreadit Is it in Polish? 5y
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Simona @Chrissyreadit Originally yes, but book on the picture is Slovenian translation, in English - it will be published next year in September. 5y
Chrissyreadit @Simona thanks! I‘m interested in reading this when it is available in English. 5y
Simona @Chrissyreadit It‘s 900 pages long doorstopper which demands commitment, but well worth the time. 5y
rockpools Oh wow, your all-time favourite! I‘ve reserved it from the library, but suspect I‘ll have to buy it if I want it before May. And the combination of forward planning, 900pp and historical/religious figures worries me a little 😱 (edited) 3y
Simona @rockpools Don‘t worry, it is exhausting read, but in the good way. If you appreciate in the books more than just the storyline you will like it. 🤞 I‘m very exciting to see, FINALLY, others reviews, and the funny thing is that I already know what the readers will complain about … 3y
Simona #InternationalBookerPrize2022 #IBP2022 3y
rockpools Oh look! It made the list! 👏👏 3y
Simona @rockpools It would be strange, if it didn‘t! That book is the winner 😘😘 3y
rockpools @Simona Of course! How silly of me 😉. I have 3 days leave now. I may well need to devote that to Jacob! 3y
Simona Enjoy in those free days @rockpools ❣️ 3y
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