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The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem

Sarit Yishai-Levi
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The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Sarit Yishai-Levi

The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

374

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Jerusalem • 20th Century

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yishai-Levi follows a Sephardic family in Jerusalem across generations. The narrative explores themes of love, tradition, and the complexities of family relationships, set against the backdrop of historical events in 20th-century Israel. The family's matriarchal lineage plays a central role in uncovering past secrets and shaping future identities.

Nostalgic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

8,024 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yishai-Levi has been praised for its rich historical context and vivid portrayal of family dynamics, highlighting the complexities of Israeli culture. However, some critics note a slow narrative pace and an overwhelming cast of characters, which may challenge readers. Overall, it's a compelling multi-generational saga with deep emotional resonance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem?

Readers who enjoy The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yishai-Levi typically appreciate multigenerational family sagas set in historical contexts. Fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern or The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende may find this novel captivating due to its rich narrative and cultural depth.

4.1

8,024 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

374

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Jerusalem • 20th Century

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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