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The Last of the Just

André Schwarz-Bart
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The Last of the Just

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1959

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André Schwarz-Bart

The Last of the Just

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1959
Book Details
Pages

374

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Europe • 1940s

Publication Year

1959

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Last of the Just by André Schwarz-Bart narrates the saga of the Levy family, a lineage of "Just Men" whose righteousness and suffering validate humanity's existence to God, spanning from twelfth-century England to twentieth-century Auschwitz. Sensitive topics, including severe violence and atrocities committed during the Holocaust, are depicted throughout the novel.

Melancholic

Dark

Mysterious

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.4

1,646 ratings

82%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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André Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just offers a profound, albeit harrowing, narrative exploring Jewish suffering through generations. Praised for its emotional depth and historical insight, it can be intense and overwhelming. Some readers find the writing style dense and challenging, but overall, it is lauded for its impactful storytelling and poignant themes.

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Who Should Read The Last of the Just?

A reader who appreciates the profound themes of suffering, resilience, and spirituality found in The Last of the Just by André Schwarz-Bart would likely enjoy powerful narratives similar to Night by Elie Wiesel and Anthem by Ayn Rand. This reader values historical fiction that delves deeply into human experiences during periods of intense adversity.

4.4

1,646 ratings

82%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

374

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Europe • 1940s

Publication Year

1959

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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