Forest Dark
Forest Dark
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
304
Novel • Fiction
Tel Aviv, Israel • Contemporary
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Forest Dark by Nicole Krauss alternates between New York City and Tel Aviv, narrating the parallel journeys of Jules Epstein, a Jewish-American attorney in crisis, and Nicole, a blocked novelist amidst a failing marriage. Both travel to Israel seeking answers but instead encounter transformative experiences that intertwine their fates with mystery and historical intrigue. The book includes a suicide and the theme of existential crisis.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Emotional
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Nicole Krauss's Forest Dark has received mixed reviews. Critics praise its complex narrative and introspective exploration of identity and loss. However, some find its shifting perspectives and abstract themes challenging to follow. The novel's literary style is noted for its richness, but its ambition may overwhelm readers seeking a more straightforward plot.
Who Should Read Forest Dark?
A reader who enjoys introspective, multilayered narratives with themes of identity and self-discovery will appreciate Forest Dark by Nicole Krauss. Fans of novels like The History of Love by Nicole Krauss or The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera will find this book engaging. Ideal for those who enjoy philosophical exploration and richly textured prose.
8,405 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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304
Novel • Fiction
Tel Aviv, Israel • Contemporary
2017
Adult
18+ years
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