Hopen, David
The Orchard: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062974754
- author:
- Hopen, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- ECCO Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.5 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A National Jewish Book Award finalist, this novel is a poignant coming-of-age story about a devout Jewish high school student navigating the secular world. Ari Eden's life is governed by strict rules in ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn, but when his family moves to Miami, he seizes an unexpected chance for reinvention. Enrolling in a prestigious Jewish academy, Ari is drawn into a group of charismatic and ambitious peers who challenge their faith and push moral boundaries. As they explore unconventional ways to live out their traditions, the lines between right and wrong become increasingly blurred. This mesmerizing novel probes the conflicting forces that shape us: our relationships, desires, and inherited doctrines. With its playful, heartrending, and darkly romantic tone, it's a compelling exploration of identity, faith, and the complexities of growing up.
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