bkish 's review for:

סוס אחד נכנס לבר by David Grossman, דויד גרוסמן

5.0

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Devastating and raw read unusual and incredible writing translation from hebrew. I read it flawlessly. Story of a club performance by stand up comedian Dov in Israel and probably the plan was for a full night many hours performance before a filled audience at the bar and at tables. Told partly from point of view of Dov's childhood friend who he has seen in decades Asharif who was a judge. I think Dov is here playing his last show and he asks this man who he has not since in 40 y to tell him what he sees about Dov and he watches listens for an hour.
Audience wants jokes laughter and he provides that intermingled with the drama about himself and physical attacks on himself. Dov is in intense pain and that leaves him with less and less of an audience.
Its like this is his redemption...
amazing read...

Judy