The Way Back
Book description
The US National Book Award Finalist novel from the author of the bestselling Anna and the Swallow Man.
From the author of the acclaimed crossover novel, Anna and the Swallow Man, a stand-alone literary fantasy based on Jewish folk lore and traditions this is a story for fans of Neil…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Way Back as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved this book for the way it weaves Jewish folklore and mythology into a haunting recreation of the genre of Jewish folk horror. I was captivated by Yehuda Leib and Bluma, who chase and are chased by Death and Demons on a journey through the faraway land of the dead.
Savit’s writing gets into you, capturing the eeriness of the land of the Dead like a Jewish Lewis Carrol or Studio Ghibli. It made me proud and excited to be reading at a time of tremendous creativity for Jewish literary heritage.
From M. Evan's list on picky Jewish teens.
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