The Circumcision
7 journalers for this copy...
"A self-proclaimed 'Hungarian Communist Jew for Christ', twelve-year-old Robi Singer has a lot on his plate. He is a 'half-orphan', he is painfully overweight and what's more, he has yet to be circumcised. With his Bar Mitzvah fast approaching, the pressure is on. To make matters worse, Robi's not sure he wants to be Jewish at all. As his hypochondriac mother is more concerned about her secret affair with 'Uncle' Moric, Robi's only ally against the teachers at his Jewish school is his eccentric, headstrong grandmother. It seems everyone has an opinion on what he should do, but ultimately Robi must make his own decision."
140 pages
140 pages
This is a brief but enjoyable peek into life in Communist Hungary. It's simple and written with warmth and quiet humour, yet has a certain depth behind the flippant facade. The characters are likeable in their own quirky ways, too. Recommended!
Off to duskiska next as part of the Finnish forum's European literature VBB.
Journal Entry 4 by duskiska at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Thursday, October 13, 2011
Got it, thanks. :)
Journal Entry 5 by duskiska at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Sunday, February 19, 2012
This was okay as a peek into jewish culture and the years after WWII, but I don't think this is anything special as literature per se. I'm under the impression that many of the themes in this book recur frequently in jewish literature in general, so this would probably make good reading for those interested in learning a thing or two about it.
Journal Entry 6 by duskiska at Kortteliravintola Kerttu in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Released 12 yrs ago (3/1/2012 UTC) at Kortteliravintola Kerttu in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland
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Releasing at a meet-up.
Journal Entry 7 by 
pippis
at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Thursday, March 1, 2012
pippis at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Curiosity got the best of me, just couldn't leave the book to the table... Thanks girls!
Journal Entry 8 by pippis at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Saturday, June 23, 2012
pippis at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Saturday, June 23, 2012
A weird but weirdly entertaining read. Takes you to another place for a while.
Journal Entry 9 by pippis at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Sunday, July 1, 2012
pippis at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Released 11 yrs ago (7/1/2012 UTC) at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland
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I've totally forgotten to make a release entry for this book, but here it is: Book has been sent to the winner of Tiara Sweepstakes! Happy reading!
Thank you for the book and chocolate. I never heard of the book, but it should be an interesting read.
Enjoy! KTM RABCK to Iwillrejoice
This book arrived safely today. Thank you for sending it to me!
Reserved for a book ring.
Journal Entry 14 by iwillrejoice at book ring/ray, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Taken from the "D authors" bookring.
A different kind of book yet a decent read.
Journal Entry 17 by jmsmom at Book Box, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Released 4 yrs ago (8/14/2019 UTC) at Book Box, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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Sent in Meekachu's Surprise Paperback Bookbox.
A little guy with an eye
cast too far down,
for far too long.
cast too far down,
for far too long.
