All the Rivers
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A haunting love story between a young Israeli translator and a Palestinian painter.
Dorit Rabinyan Book order
September 25, 1972
Dorit Rabinyan is an Israeli writer whose works delve into the complexities of human relationships and societal boundaries. Her writing often explores themes of love, identity, and cultural collision, examining the fragility of human connection in the face of social pressures. Through a evocative and lyrical style, Rabinyan captures the emotional depth of her characters, prompting readers to question preconceptions and embrace the intricacies of interpersonal bonds. Her bold exploration of controversial subjects has cemented her position as a significant voice in contemporary literature, sparking crucial conversations and fostering empathy.
- 2016
- 2000
Strand of a Thousand Pearls
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The narrative explores the lives of the Azizyan girls, delving into their dreams of romance and the stark reality of their engagements. Set against a rich backdrop of sensory details like lilac and oleander, the story captures their yearning and impatience as they navigate the complexities of love and marriage. It contrasts their imagined fairy-tale lives with the truths they face, highlighting the tension between aspiration and reality.
- 1999
Persian Brides
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
While eleven-year-old Nazie has long been engaged to her cousin Moussa and anxiously awaits her marriage, fifteen-year-old Flora has been abandoned by her husband in the midst of a difficult pregnancy. In a novel brimming with vitality and sensuality - smells, colours and textures float effortlessly off the page - Rabinyan examines the lives of these young Jewish girls in a Persian village at the beginning of the twentieth century. Persian Brides is a widely-acclaimed, vibrant and award-winning debut of immense emotional power.
