To the End of the Land by David Grossman

To the End of the Land

David Grossman with Jessica Cohen (Translator)

581 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Just before his release from service in the Israeli army, Ora’s son Ofer is sent back to the front for a major offensive. In a fit of preemptive grief and magical thinking, so that no bad news can reach her, Ora sets out on an epic hike in the Gal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 77%
sad 77%
challenging 55%
dark 33%
tense 27%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 11%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 21% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.84

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