Touch the Water, Touch the Wind: A Novel

By: Amos Oz

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Synopsis: The third novel from the international bestselling author of Judas. “A profusion of delightful passages couched in unfailingly lovely language.” —The New York Times Book Review1939. As the Nazis advance into Poland, a Jewish mathematician and watchmaker named Pomeranz escapes into the wintry forest, leaving behind his beautiful, intelligent wife, Stefa. After the war, having evaded the concentration camps, they begin to build new lives; Stefa in Stalin’s Russia and Pomeranz in Israel, where, as they move toward reunion, another war is brewing. An intricate tale of people seeking escape from a hostile world in thrillingly fantastical ways.“Lyrical . . . Its youthfulness and energy are exhilarating.” —The New Yorker“A masterful aggregate of philosophical speculation, witty social commentary and solid story telling.” —Kirkus Reviews“An outstandingly rich book . . . a pleasure to read.” —Times Literary Supplement

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 193 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780547563961
Related ISBNs:: 9780156907729
Publisher:: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Date of Addition:: 12/07/23
Copyrighted By:: Amos Oz
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Military, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.