PositiveJewish Book CouncilFriedland writes with humor and pathos about a dilemma that was surely faced by real-life Jewish hotel owners ... Each chapter is written from another family member’s point of view, adding depth and perspective to the central decision of the novel. Friedland skillfully intersperses lighthearted incidents — such as a salon appointment that goes terribly wrong — with serious family problems. In addition, the character growth over the course of the novel is uplifting and powerful.
Mary Morris
PositiveJewish Book CouncilMorris seamlessly drops hints of their Jewish past in ways that the characters themselves do not fully comprehend ... In Morris’s descriptions of life on the Iberian Peninsula, she skillfully recreates Jews’ fear of betrayal, as well as the exhaustion and despair of those who chose exile. Modern-day readers will learn what it was like to leave everything behind without a known destination or a safe way to travel ... In less skillful hands, the sheer number of characters in different eras would prove confusing. However, Morris weaves a clear and interesting tapestry.
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