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First published January 1, 1935

Satan in Goray's a good read, but I would have gotten more out of it, I think, if I knew more about Jewish history and Judaism, more generally. He makes all kinds of jokes at the expense of over-eager kabbalists, and I get the sense that he's working with well-established schisms in the practice and teaching of Judaism, but I don't have all of the necessary context. Obviously, this a me-problem, not a flaw in the text, but for anyone who might consider reading this book, a working understanding of the context would be beneficial. Overall, this book feels very much like the debut novel of an author who has a lot to say and who will (I presume) go on to write much greater things.