A review by inksuinka
The Orchard by David Hopen

4.0

Great read. I'm surprised this book hasn't had more recognition, I've barely seen mentions of it. In addition to the obvious comparisons to The Secret History, The Orchard reminded me of the vibes in The Goldfinch and These Violent Delights, both of which are favourites of mine. I really enjoyed the listening experience and liked the atmosphere. I'm in my 30s and was taken right back to my teenage days and the recklessness of youth. I had almost no prior knowledge of judaism and enjoyed learning more about it.