A review by mary00
My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

5.0

I don't know what to say about this book to show it justice. It is one of the best books I have read in a long time, perhaps one of the best I have ever read. It is incredible and Chaim Potok is brilliant. He is one of my top few favorite authors. His books resonate with me in a way that few books do - especially his prevailing theme of trying to find personal balance between religious tradition and the world. His books are not for everyone, but if you want to read beautiful, slowly-unfolding novels with depth and thought-provoking themes, then give Potok a try. The ending of this particular book is one of the most powerful I have ever read. Asher Lev is a character I will not be forgetting.