A review by phonte
Dinner at the Center of the Earth by Nathan Englander

challenging informative reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

 Book was eh. It was interesting to read in this current political climate. Shows, from the perspective of a Jewish writer, how ruthless Israel has been to Palestine for the entirety of its brief existence. The General arc didn't really make sense and the mapmaker cameo also seems inconsequential. Z and the guard were the most entertaining portions of the novel by far.