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Posted on February 14, 2008 by Steve Pollak

Four questions for Ehud Havazelet

Last month, I wrote a review of Ehud Havazelet’s “Bearing the Body.” I was so intrigued by the novel that I decided to follow up with the author to ask a few questions about how he writes and about the … Continue reading →

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Steve Pollak

Review: Ehud Havazelet’s “Bearing the Body”

Ehud Havazelet’s “Bearing the Body” is one of the most depressing, emotionally laden books I’ve ever read. And I mean that in a good way. Havazelet is a rare novelist. He can write about depression without sounding tired. He can … Continue reading →

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Steve Pollak

These authors have reason to give thanks

There were quite a few Jewish Literary Review alums who made the New York Times list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.” The Times mentioned several books previously discussed or reviewed on this blog, including Michael Chabon‘s “The Yiddish … Continue reading →