Reviews on Apeirogon (3)

Brilliantly conceived and written, don’t miss it.

Apeirogon

Thank you Richard for the link - an interesting article by a passionate and understandably emotional Palestinian and thought provoking points. And it’s terrifying to think what Spielberg might do with the book. However, I don’t think the book’s purpose is to state the Palestinian case or to slate Israel. For me it’s about the bigger picture of war and conflict world-wide and our common humanity. And if even a Palestinian and an Israeli get it, so can we all.....A must read if the human condition intrigues you.

Another brilliant read rising above terrible trauma and sadness.

Apeirogon

Firstly this book is written in a truly innovative way, no conventional chapters but numbered sections - some a few lines long and others many pages. I found this style very easy to read and absorb the vastly disparate ideas and facts offered as it allowed for them to stand alone as fascinating snippets, but at the same time weave a wonderfully complex and meaningful whole. If morally difficult stories such as this based on so much that is bad about our world, did not manage to rise above political chicanery and dishonesty, no-one would read them. This book in particular just could touch hearts and minds within both countries, Israel and Palestine, and allow for a change in the future? It does not take sides or judge, but also does not exonerate or blame one over the other. This a powerful metaphor for the way in which intractable conflicts just might be changed by reaching those on both sides equally and sowing a seed of peace!

Brilliantly written but too long

Apeirogon

The true story of two bereaved fathers, an Israeli and a Palestinian who are determined to use their experiences to bring the nationalities together. I felt the narrative technique, whilst occasionally profound, made for a disjointed read and did not add much to the story. My main problem with the book is that does not really tell the true story and effects of the Israeli annexation and occupation of another country and the enforced removal of that country’s culture and history. Please see link for a proper explanation of my concerns. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2020/3/11/apeirogon-another-colonialist-misstep-in-commercial-publishing