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All the rivers

Rabinyan, Dorit2017
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A chance encounter in New York brings two strangers together: Liat is an idealistic translation student, Hilmi a talented young painter. Together they explore the city, share fantasies, jokes and homemade meals, and fall in love. There is only one problem: Liat is from Israel, Hilmi from Palestine. Keeping their deepening relationship secret, the two lovers build an intimate universe for two in this city far from home. But outside reality can only be kept at bay for so long. After a tempestuous visit from Hilmi's brother, cracks begin to form in the relationship, and their points of difference - Liat's military service, Hilmi's hopes for Palestine's future - threaten to overwhelm their shared present. When they return separately to their divided countries, Liat and Hilmi must decide whether to keep going, or let go.
Main title:
All the rivers / Dorit Rabinyan ; translated by Jessica Cohen.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Serpent's Tail, 2017.
Collation:
278 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Translated from the Hebrew.
ISBN:
9781781257647 (pbk)
Dewey class:
892.437FICTION
Language:
EnglishHebrew
BRN:
2446387
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