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Beaufort

Ron Leshem
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Beaufort

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

Book Brief

Ron Leshem

Beaufort

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Beaufort Castle, Lebanon • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Beaufort, Ron Leshem’s first novel released in 2005, follows a group of Israeli soldiers guarding a symbolically important but tactically useless fortress in Lebanon during the final months before Israel's 2000 withdrawal. Told from the perspective of Lieutenant Liraz "Erez" Liberti, the story captures the soldiers' struggles with constant danger, internal conflicts, and shifting public opinion about the war.

Gritty

Suspenseful

Dark

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,312 ratings

82%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ron Leshem's Beaufort has received acclaim for its gripping narrative and profound portrayal of the psychological impact of war on soldiers. Reviewers praise its powerful storytelling and emotional depth. However, some critics note occasional pacing issues and a lack of character development in supporting roles. Overall, it’s a compelling and thought-provoking read on the realities of conflict.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Beaufort?

A reader who would enjoy Beaufort by Ron Leshem is likely fascinated by psychological and military narratives, and appreciates the intense emotional and moral complexities of war. Similar to fans of The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien, they seek profound, gritty, and humanistic portrayals of soldiers' experiences.

4.3

1,312 ratings

82%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Beaufort Castle, Lebanon • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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