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crush_culture's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"My Name Is Asher Lev" is a thought-provoking fictional novel about a Hasidic Jew and artist, Asher Lev. As Asher grows from a young boy to a young adult, he illustrates his personal view of the world. Though he still has respect for his Hasidic community, Asher will have to find a balance between the expectations he carries from others and his gift.
As Asher gets older, it becomes more apparent to others around him that he is different. Asher's entire community discourages him from being an artist. It's hard to be isolated from his family and peers, and Asher struggles greatly with finding himself, as well as finding love from others. However, even when it's challenging, Asher finds his path as a true Jew and artist.
This novel is extremely engaging and relatable in so many ways. It covers many themes, subjects, and dynamics, and by the end of each chapter, you are actively questioning aspects of your own life. All of the characters teach you a lesson in some way, and I found that as Asher began to mature throughout the book, so did I as a reader.
I rate this novel 5/5 stars. I highly recommend reading this if you are currently going through any major changes in your life or are watching others around you change. I also recommend this to anyone who is interested in art or art history. This is the best book I have read in a while.
As Asher gets older, it becomes more apparent to others around him that he is different. Asher's entire community discourages him from being an artist. It's hard to be isolated from his family and peers, and Asher struggles greatly with finding himself, as well as finding love from others. However, even when it's challenging, Asher finds his path as a true Jew and artist.
This novel is extremely engaging and relatable in so many ways. It covers many themes, subjects, and dynamics, and by the end of each chapter, you are actively questioning aspects of your own life. All of the characters teach you a lesson in some way, and I found that as Asher began to mature throughout the book, so did I as a reader.
I rate this novel 5/5 stars. I highly recommend reading this if you are currently going through any major changes in your life or are watching others around you change. I also recommend this to anyone who is interested in art or art history. This is the best book I have read in a while.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Antisemitism, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Drug use and Car accident
erinsbookshelves's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Antisemitism
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Fatphobia and Car accident