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Ancient history and fiction are intertwined in this rich tapestry of a book that gives the readers a story of a long lost and found Hebrew codex known as "the Sarajevo Haggadah", one of the oldest richly illuminated traditional texts of the Passover Haggadah dating back to 1350s.
The novel's structure is one the most memorable and exciting feature: the main story is set in present times and features the conservation scientist who is commissioned to examine the uncovered treasure and every tinies ...more
The novel's structure is one the most memorable and exciting feature: the main story is set in present times and features the conservation scientist who is commissioned to examine the uncovered treasure and every tinies ...more
This is the book to read - I enjoyed every minute of it. I love the beauty in how the author wove the story of the book and the history behind it.
Apr 11, 2011
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Incredible depth and breadth. Of humanity, morality, sacred things & the need to preserve all three in the constant threat they face.
This was not as devastating a read the second time around, but oh that last historical section.
And the resolution to burn no more books.
My heart.
This was not as devastating a read the second time around, but oh that last historical section.
And the resolution to burn no more books.
My heart.
