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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
This book touches on all of my passions- art, family, religion. Potok handles each with such skill, descriptions that convey without beating me over the head. I appreciated the details about Jewry without blatant explanation; I learn what those things are by experience with the characters, not through a long-winded explanation. This book is thoughtful but not overly sentimental, intelligent but relate-able.
Asher Lev could be my soul twin that took the road less traveled, I looked at that art path and decided that the sacrifices weren't worth it. At this time in my life I needed this book, to remember why I've made the choices I have.
For me, it is nearly a perfect book.
Asher Lev could be my soul twin that took the road less traveled, I looked at that art path and decided that the sacrifices weren't worth it. At this time in my life I needed this book, to remember why I've made the choices I have.
For me, it is nearly a perfect book.
dark
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
I feel like I should say something about why I gave this book 5 stars, since I am picky about giving those out. But I am not sure what to say. I can't figure out how to express what I liked so much about this book. It wasn't really a book that I flew through, or that I couldn't wait to pick up to see what happened next, but there was something about the feelings of the characters and how they were portrayed in the book that made it seem so powerful to me. I really have no idea how to say what I want to say, or even what it IS that I want to say. (I guess I need to stick to reading and not writing!)
An interesting and well-written book, provided a glimpse into several cultures which I was mostly unfamiliar with
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Classic novel of NY Hassidic Jewish boy who wants to be an artist but it conflicts with his family values. I enjoyed all the religious detail and the struggle that was central to the story
I went in to this knowing that I was supposed to love it - but didn't. It's fine. I feel like I read it before maybe that's because it's so repetitive or maybe it's because I read it before.