Rachel's Tomb
Bernstein, J. A. Rachel's Tomb is a deftly ambitious novel about young soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces and the loved ones they've left behind. It brings to life with great artistry a diverse cast of secular and religious Jews, Arabs, Russian and Ethiopian immigrants, soldiers and civilians--a complex image of Israel. The book's absurdist humor gracefully counterpoints the waste, loss, and early sorrow faced by its indelibly drawn characters."--Zachary L...