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Between Friends

Amos Oz
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Between Friends

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2013

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Amos Oz

Between Friends

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Jewish Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Kibbutz, Israel • 1950s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

World History
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Between Friends by Amos Oz is a collection of interconnected stories set on a kibbutz in Israel, exploring the complexities of human relationships and community life. The narratives examine themes such as love, loneliness, and the pursuit of ideals through characters' personal experiences, as highlighted in stories like "The King of Norway" and "Fatherhood."

Contemplative

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,332 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Amos Oz's Between Friends is praised for its exquisite prose and deep exploration of human relationships within a kibbutz setting. Critics commend Oz's ability to capture complex emotions with subtlety. However, some note the interconnected stories may feel repetitive. Overall, the book offers a poignant, insightful look into communal and personal dynamics.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Between Friends?

A reader who appreciates introspective narratives about human relationships and community dynamics will enjoy Between Friends by Amos Oz. Comparable to Alice Munro's Dear Life, it suits those who relish nuanced character studies and exploration of life's quiet moments.

4.2

3,332 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Jewish Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Kibbutz, Israel • 1950s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

World History
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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