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Literary Fiction· Israel

See Under: Love

by David Grossman
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1986Hebrew
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About This Book

Published in 1986, See Under: Love established David Grossman as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. See Under: Love is a novel by David Grossman that explores the Holocaust's impact on the human psyche through the story of Momik, a young boy in Israel. The novel is structured in four parts, each offering a different narrative style and perspective. It is celebrated for its innovative narrative techniques and profound philosophical reflections on love, survival, and the power of storytelling. Themes of Holocaust, love, storytelling run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorDavid Grossman
Published1986
Country of Origin🇮🇱 Israel
LanguageHebrew
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780099515216
Editorial Score30/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇮🇱 Israel

This book is part of Israel's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is See Under: Love about?

See Under: Love is a novel by David Grossman that explores the Holocaust's impact on the human psyche through the story of Momik, a young boy in Israel. The novel is structured in four parts, each offering a different narrative style and perspective. It is celebrated for its innovative narrative techniques and profound philosophical reflections on love, survival, and the power of storytelling.

Who wrote See Under: Love?

See Under: Love was written by David Grossman, from Israel. First published in 1986.

What awards has See Under: Love won?

See Under: Love has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is See Under: Love worth reading?

See Under: Love is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Holocaust, love, storytelling.

Where can I buy See Under: Love?

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What category is See Under: Love?

See Under: Love is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is See Under: Love from?

See Under: Love originates from Israel's literary tradition. Explore more books from Israel on our country page.

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