People Of The Book by Geraldine Brooks
I’m drawn to stories that unfold across centuries, and People of the Book masterfully weaves such a narrative—an intricate tapestry inspired by the real-life history of the Sarajevo Haggadah. Loosely based on this rare and storied manuscript, the novel moves rhythmically between the perspective of a contemporary rare book conservator and vivid, time-spanning vignettes that trace the book’s complex passage through history. Each chapter reveals the hands that touched, traded, protected, and concealed this singular artifact, offering a meditation on memory, faith, and the resilience of cultural heritage.
