This was the first eBook I have read in a few years. And it was novel to be able to dip in and out of this book on my phone wherever I was, whenever I had a spare five minutes. The ability to dip in an out of this book is poignant as the story dips in and out of the characters' lives. And what a cast of characters. No... what an extended family. This theme of family extends from this book in a way that is both heartwarming and heart-aching. Right from the first chapter, where the heroine, Havah, flees for her life, you know you are in the hands of a capable storyteller.
The tone of narration has a familiar feel to it, which I think is due to the psychic distance of the omniscient viewpoint, where we always remain close to the storytelling character's viewpoint, and never slip into the author's viewpoint, which can jar and, if done too frequently, can jerk a reader out of the fictive dream.
There is no jarring or jerking in this prose. The narration feels smooth, despite the hardships heaped upon Havah and those she cares for. She is a true survivor, and indicative of the spiritual backbone of the Jewish faith. Don't get me wrong, this is not a religious book, but there is a quiet strength of faith about this story and in the delivery of this story, that I was often left with a sense of peacefulness whenever and wherever in my busy day I found time to read more.
The other thing I enjoyed about this book were the topics tackled: from the graphic portrayal of amputation, to the loveliness of child birth; the beauty of love, to the tragedy of death; the passion of true love to the duty of love unfound and unfounded. There are so many human emotions all bundled up believably in this story, and overarched by loss. And yet, as typified in Fruma Ya'el, who literally breathes love, there is always hope.
This theme of hope, this trust that things will turn out for the best, no matter what the hardship, is the main theme I loved. One that even now, still brings a tear to my eye.
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