I was browsing the library shelves. I was aware of Night by Elie Wiesel - such a stunning book. Did not know it was part of a trilogy. So I picked up Dawn (copyright 1961) and read it in one day.
It's a little story about a camp survivor who is now in Jewish held Palestine. He's a freedom fighter who must execute a British soldier at dawn. He's afraid. He's betraying the dead of his memories.
forward by Wiesel: What will dawn bring for him? More darkness or the light of the coming day?
In this story, which calls religious and cultural ideas into question, I evoke the ultimate violence: murder. It aims to put on guard all of those who, in the name of their faith or of some ideal, commit cruel acts of terrorism against innocent victims.
And yet, this tale about despair becomes a story against despair.
Whoa. So timely. So thought provoking. Rather gut wrenching.
Sounds like an intense book!
ReplyDeleteYes. But so worth reading considering the world situation. Timeless
DeleteHi Joanne - thanks for recommending this book ... I would hope that I read it ... but who knows, if I will - I quite understand the need to read - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeletePS - just ordered the three as a pack ... as you say a necessary reading at the moment ... cheers Hilary
It is serious stuff. Prepare yourself for that. Good luck.
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