Reading the World discussion

The acclaimed Israeli writer Meir Shalev published his award-winning novel A Pigeon and a Boy in 2006. Translated into English by Evan Fallenberg the following year, the novel follows the twin stories of a homing pigeon handler during the 1948 War of Independence, when Israel was formed during the period of the British Mandate for Palestine; and also of a middle-aged man in contemporary times, who tries to figure out where and how to belong. The novel stresses the theme of finding one’s home – like the homing pigeons, which do so unerringly, the characters are trying to get to the places where they will feel at peace.

From: https://www.supersummary.com/a-pigeon...

I will be reading this later this month.

I've just finished this and found it a worthwhile read and a very moving story.
It took me a while to get used to the style, which jumps around in time, but a pattern emerges as the narrator, Yair, tells his story.
It's a challenging read, but worth the effort. I also got an idea of life was like during the years before and after 1948, the year Israel became a nation.
I rated it four stars.

Rosemarie wrote: "I've just finished this and found it a worthwhile read and a very moving story.
It took me a while to get used to the style, which jumps around in time, but a pattern emerges as the narrator, Yair,..."

TY Rosemarie... I became a 'nation' in 1948 also on July 27 to be exact. 🤣

You're a wee bit older than I am, Celia.