The River Midnight by Lilian Nattel
In Blaszka, a Jewish village, the midwife Misha is now pregnant - who knows who is the father? For nine months, Misha carries her child, and the women carry on with their lives. As the rabbi begins to pray on the Day of Atonement, the women have to decide whether to stay or help Misha give birth.
Poignantly and humorously evokes shtetl life.. Beautifully captures a lost way of life and its enduring sense of community - Publishers WeeklyA young Canadian writer's brilliant first novel... A marvelous debut and a loving anatomy of the vanished world of the shtetls that merits comparison with the best work of Singer - Kirkus ReviewsBrilliantly patterned minutiae of everyday life...supple narrative technique' - TimeA heady mix of folksy Jewishness and feminism... Hugely sentimental, but with a rollicking energy that overcomes rational objections - Independent on SundayThe narrative is imbued with a touch of magic and fantasy, making for a story that is unusual, captivating and entertaining - The TimesA plucky first novel...a jubilant feast of story-telling - Daily MailA stunningly memorable first novel - Good Housekeeping
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| ISBN 13 | 9780747260493 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747260494 |
| Title | The River Midnight |
| Author | Lilian Nattel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 1999-10-07 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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