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Reviewed on September 15, 2004
This memoir by Israeli novelist Appelfeld (The Conversion ) focuses on his experiences during World War II. As in his novels, many of which deal with the catastrophe facing European Jewry, Appelfeld tells his story lyrically, almost as if he were recounting a dream. Since he was only eight when his mother was killed--and not much older when the rest of his family was murdered--...Log In or Sign Up to Read More