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The Tunnel

A.B. Yehoshua
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The Tunnel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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A.B. Yehoshua

The Tunnel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

324

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Israel • 2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Tunnel by A.B. Yehoshua, a retired Israeli civil engineer, facing early-stage dementia, embarks on a journey to help a young Palestinian family facing adversity. His evolving perception and quest for resolution amidst cognitive decline highlight themes of memory, identity, and empathy, creating a narrative that intertwines personal challenges with broader social themes.

Contemplative

Emotional

Mysterious

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,733 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Tunnel by A.B. Yehoshua is lauded for its profound exploration of identity and aging, offering nuanced insights into personal and political landscapes. Critics praise its depth and empathetic portrayal of decline. However, some note a slow pace and repetitive elements. Yehoshua's rich storytelling provides contemplative engagement, although it may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced narratives.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Tunnel?

A reader who appreciates The Tunnel by A.B. Yehoshua would enjoy introspective narratives, themes of identity and aging, and a blend of humor and poignancy. Fans of works like Ove by Fredrik Backman and The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes, which delve into personal reflection and human connection, will likely find this novel compelling.

3.9

1,733 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

324

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Israel • 2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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