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To the End of the Land

David Grossman, Jessica Cohen
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To the End of the Land

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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David Grossman, Jessica Cohen

To the End of the Land

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

581

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Israel • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

To the End of the Land by David Grossman and translated by Jessica Cohen explores an Israeli mother's emotional journey as she ventures into the Galilee to avoid news about her son serving in the military. The narrative delves into themes of love, war, and human resilience, highlighting personal experiences amidst national conflict.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Emotional

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

8,550 ratings

73%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

David Grossman's To the End of the Land, translated by Jessica Cohen, is praised for its profound exploration of love, loss, and national identity. The narrative's emotional depth and character development are often highlighted, though some readers find its pacing slow. Grossman's poignant prose, combined with Cohen's skilled translation, creates an impactful, though occasionally dense, read.

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Who Should Read To the End of the Land?

Readers who appreciate poignant explorations of family and conflict, such as in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini or A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz, will be drawn to To the End of the Land by David Grossman and Jessica Cohen for its deep emotional resonance and exploration of Israeli life.

4.2

8,550 ratings

73%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

581

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Israel • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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