The Finkler question

Book • 2010

Howard Jacobson

The Finkler Question is a tragic-comedic novel that delves into the complexities of Jewish identity, friendship, and belonging.

It follows Julian Treslove, a non-Jewish man obsessed with Jewish culture, and his relationships with his Jewish friends, Sam Finkler and Libor Sevcik.

The novel explores themes of anti-Semitism, Zionism, and the challenges of modern Jewishness.

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