Description
In this ambitious novel, Colum McCann weaves a profound narrative rooted in the unlikely friendship between two men, an Israeli Jew and a Palestinian, both united by the devastating loss of their children. Set against the complex and often volatile backdrop of Jerusalem and the West Bank, the story explores the deep chasm of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of personal tragedy and shared humanity. McCann masterfully employs the techniques of the non-fiction novel, drawing from real lives to craft a story that is both epic in scope and intimately felt. It is a testament to the enduring power of connection and the possibility of finding common ground even in the most fractured of landscapes.
Available Editions
paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Published Jan 1, 2020
463 pages
ISBN: 9781526624499
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Details
First Published
2020
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Apeirogon by Colum McCann.