Description for The Blue Mountain
Paperback. From one of Israel's most important and acclaimed contemporary writers Translator(s): Halkin, Hillel. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 264. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
The Blue Mountain is the first novel by one of Israel's most important and acclaimed contemporary writers and as with all his writing is a virtuoso example of Shalev's skill as a storyteller. Published to outstanding reviews all over the world, its publication in Britain re-affirms his reputation as a major international writer.
Set in a small rural village prior to the creation of the State of Israel, this funny and hugely imaginative book paints an extraordinary picture of a small community of Ukrainian immigrants as they succeed in pioneering a new life in a new land over three ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Canongate Books
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781841952420
SKU
KKD0001280
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Meir Shalev
MEIR SHALEV lives in Jerusalem, where he is widely known for his work as a TV presenter and journalist. He is the author of numerous children's books as well as novels, including the highly acclaimed Esau and Roman Russi.
Reviews for The Blue Mountain
A new take on the birth of a nation.
Sunday Herald
The fantastic bursts out from between the strands of the mundane. Beauty leaps up to kiss you in the face.
The List
Shalev's colourful, feisty characters and vibrant prose animate this indelible depiction of the birth of ... Read more
Sunday Herald
The fantastic bursts out from between the strands of the mundane. Beauty leaps up to kiss you in the face.
The List
Shalev's colourful, feisty characters and vibrant prose animate this indelible depiction of the birth of ... Read more