Category Archives: Middle Eastern Literature

The Memory Monster – Yishai Sarid

Posted on January 20, 2021 by J D Jung

(reviewed by JD Jung) “Force is the only way to resist force, and one must be prepared to kill.” This Israeli PhD History student wasn’t prepared for what he was about to embark on. Trying to figure out the topic … Continue reading →

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My Part of Her – Javad Djavahery, Preface by Dina Nayeri, Translated by Emma Ramadan

Posted on January 3, 2021 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “For what reason did the people take to the streets to demand the Shah’s departure? I assure you that if we asked the question today, the majority of Iranians wouldn’t know how to respond. For liberty? … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Fiction, Middle Eastern Literature, Political fiction, World Literature | Tagged Iran, Islamic revolution, Tudeh party | Comments Off

The Stone Building and Other Places – Asli Erdogan (Author), Sevinç Türkkan (Translator)

Posted on February 21, 2020 by J D Jung

(reviewed by JD Jung) “When they’ve had their fill of despair, of stories, crimes, sins, confessions- each one the same as any other –they leave the back alleys behind and revert to their destiny, picking up where they left off. … Continue reading →

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Death in Shangri-La (A Dotan Naor Thriller Book 1) – Yigal Zur (translated from Hebrew by Sara Kitai

Posted on January 17, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Would I have taken the bet if I’d known that as a result Israelis would be murdered, innocent people would die, the popular Israeli image would be shattered, India and Pakistan would be on the verge … Continue reading →

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Motherland Hotel – Yusuf Atilgan, (Translated from the Turkish by Fred Stark)

Posted on January 2, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “She was in the painting on the wall…It had gotten stiff again and he ran his fingers through the short hairs at the root. “Almost as big as the rest of you.” at tall woman, under … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Fiction, Lost and almost forgotten, Middle Eastern Literature, World Literature | Tagged book reviews. fiction, mental illness, Turkish literature | Comments Off

Sins And Lovers – Michael Benjamin

Posted on December 17, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Everybody pretends to be a crusader and yet lines his own pocket. “ Yes, that seems to be the norm. We see it everywhere, and it’s no exception with this particular Israeli mental hospital. Fraudulent activity flourishes between … Continue reading →

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