The Will

by Chaim Greenbaum, Libby Lazewnik (Translator), Ḥayim Grinboim

A terrible crime was perpetrated in the Jewish ghetto of Rome some sixty years ago, and now it threatens the financial empire of the Lorenzini family. Jonathan Meislik, an ordinary Torah student from BÆnei Brak, accidentally exposes the secret, and is dra

Genres: Jewish, Childrens

704 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Shoshanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping and engaging, I could barely put it down!
The characters leapt off the page, the drama was riveting and I got excited trying to figure out what was actually happening, who was this "Itzik" character and what were his motivations? It also had a solid Jewish message at the end, that I liked and found thought provoking.
I had particular suspicions (that I won't spoil for you) and was extremely gratified to find that I was right, though it didn't entirely tie up the way I had expected...
This book deserves a much more descriptive review, but I'll end saying that it's one of the best books I've read in a long time!

[Ms. Polkadot · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't wrap my mind around this book...so amazing I love how all the timelines came together

[Tehillah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! The author did an excellent job weaving together the stories of multiple people across time. Fascinating and entertaining read!

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is awesome! There's excitement, intrigue, plot twists, irony, and a great lesson! The characters are relatable and unforgettable. It's about two boys who grew up in Israel at different time periods. One of them, who is now a man, due to unfortunate events has chosen to follow a rebellious road. Their paths cross, and despite their differences, they are forced to work together to fight a greater evil. Highly recommended (because it's the best book ever).

[Laibystern845]

great novel