Khirbet Khizeh by S. Yizhar, Nicholas de Lange, Yaacob Dweck, David Shulman

110 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

This classic 1949 novella about the violent expulsion of Palestinian villagers by the Israeli army has long been considered a high point in Hebrew literature, as it has also given rise to fierce controversy over the years. Published just months af...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 75%
dark 75%
emotional 75%
sad 75%
tense 75%
informative 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.7

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