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Book Review of People of the Book

People of the Book
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Helpful Score: 2


Based on the true story of a rare 600 yr old Haggadah that surfaced in Bosnia, this is great historical fiction. Geraldine Brooks weaves a powerful story (be warned, some of the anti-semitic history/imagery is very disturbing) that jumps between centuries and countries. The lead character is a book restorer trying to gain insight into the book's history using modern science. Fascinating and educational, I loved it!