gjniev 's review for:

Shmutz by Felicia Berliner
4.5
challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

So much beauty in this debut novel that it would be difficult to explain in a review. Suffice to say that our protagonist, Raizl, is on a deeply personal journal and crossroad in her life. That challenge is mirrored in her Jewish faith and her desire for something more, even is cannot be explained. A unique novel, well developed and written.