The Book of Lights
by Chaim Potok
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Author: Chaim PotokEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1982-09-12
ISBN: 0449245691
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: Fawcett
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Book Review: A great story not fully developed!
Summary: 3 Stars
As I began reading the Book of Lights, I was once again deeply impressed by Potok's ability as a storyteller; however, after the first 200 pages I became bored. I found the parts of the story that were set in war-torn Korea to drag and Potok never fully developed any of the supportive characters. Potok strives most when expressing Gershon Loran's love of Kabbalah and his zest to learn more from the ancient textual tradition. Potok could have done much more with Arthur Leiden and his family however. I'm still waiting for the "rest of the story." This book begs for a sequel more than the Chosen or Asher Lev!
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