Ice Fire Water

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Leib Goldkorn, an aging musician, navigates love and longing as he confronts mortality and the looming threat to Jewish existence. His escapades include rescuing skater Sonja Henie from Hitler, romancing Carmen Miranda, and engaging in South Sea intrigue. In contemporary times, he seeks fulfillment with his wife Clara, model Miss Crystal Knight, and critic Michiko Kakutani, sparking a literary scandal. This novel blends humor and heartbreak, solidifying Leib as a memorable figure in American literature, recognized as a New York Times Notable Book.