Look for Me : A Novel

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Summary: Thought-provoking tale of love and war
Review: As the second volume in a trilogy about the effects of war on human relationships, this is a compelling story about an Israeli woman's search for her long-missing husband. Dana is a writer of trashy romance novels. She is also a humanitarian who attends peace rallies and photographs the suffering she encounters. Years ago, her husband Daniel disappeared after being badly burned in a military accident. Dana is certain that he is still alive but hiding, and that the army knows where he is but will not reveal his location. After eleven years, she is still searching for him. While pursuing a promising lead on his whereabouts, she falls in love with a fellow activist.

"Look For Me" realistically depicts the complexities of life in a country divided by violence and mistrust. Through the protagonist's eyes, the reader experiences hope conquering despair, love in the midst of hatred, and humor mingled with sadness. I recommend this novel not only as a simply but powerfully written story of love and fidelity but also as a thought-provoking portrait of the human side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Eileen Rieback

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Summary: Love & the Mideast Conflict -- I love this combo in novels
Review: Edeet Ravel has done it again -- a wonderful novel that integrates the political nuances of the Middle East conflict with the personal complexity of real people who live in it. The first half of the book sets the stage, portraying real people and their lives, while the second half kept me at the edge of my seat, wondering how it will all work out: will she find him? will love prevail? or will romance collide with reality?

I loved this book and eagerly await the third in the trilogy.