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My Name Is Asher Lev
by Chaim Potok
I want a sequel! Please tell me the rest of Asher’s life!
Honestly, for almost the entire first half of this book, I was bored. There are a LOT of snowy scenes. It feels like you could almost skip the first half and insert a place-holder that says “Dreary setting”. (But don’t. Don’t skip it.)
And THENNNNN. Just like that, I was completely engaged and couldn’t stop reading.
THENNN I got to the climax and it felt like “Really?! This is a boring climax!”
Such a wild ride of emotions about a book!
(The ending was neutral/satisfying.)
Despite the seemingly huge deal-breakers mentioned above, I still loved it. The mood is so strong that you can’t help being moved and connected. It is crippling, haunting, and certainly relatable for anyone who has struggled to connect with their parents.
This one is a slow burn but worth your time.
Honestly, for almost the entire first half of this book, I was bored. There are a LOT of snowy scenes. It feels like you could almost skip the first half and insert a place-holder that says “Dreary setting”. (But don’t. Don’t skip it.)
And THENNNNN. Just like that, I was completely engaged and couldn’t stop reading.
THENNN I got to the climax and it felt like “Really?! This is a boring climax!”
Such a wild ride of emotions about a book!
(The ending was neutral/satisfying.)
Despite the seemingly huge deal-breakers mentioned above, I still loved it. The mood is so strong that you can’t help being moved and connected. It is crippling, haunting, and certainly relatable for anyone who has struggled to connect with their parents.
This one is a slow burn but worth your time.