Mandelman, Avner,

Talking to the Enemy: Stories.

New York, Seven Stories Press, 2005. Hardcover., Vg (See Description), Vg/Vg. Pages: 144.

Vintage BooksProfessional seller

Book number: MASTER205366I

Catalogue: Literature

MANDELMAN, AVNER

Talking to the Enemy

Canada: Oberon Press, 1998. Paperback. ISBN: 0778011097. Fore corners worn, mild creasing to front card cover ; A bright solid, book ; Trade PB; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 96 pages; ""Pity" draws the reader through the descending layers of horror of an Israeli soldier who is party to an assassination attempt gone terribly wrong. In "Terror" a man recalls a traumatic childhood incident that taught him family comes first—before justice, before fear. On a lighter note, "Mish-Mash" is a comical tornado set off when a winning lottery ticket is discovered in a less-than-conventional family, best described as "Sholem Aleichem writes Peyton Place on speed" (Montreal Gazette). Underneath their often brash exteriors Mandelman’s characters search for reconciliation and fulfillment in a land where conflict is a part of everyday life. Mandelman ensnares readers in intense plot-driven narratives that are pierced through with unexpected and ingenious twists. Beneath the surface of the often sparse prose lies evocative, unanswered questions about humanity. Every story delivers a thoroughly engrossing read with an unforgettable ending.". Very Good .

Ainsworth BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 9820

Catalogue: Short Fiction

Keywords: 0778011097 War Literature & Fiction Short Fiction Israel Fiction::Short Stories