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The Diamond Setter

Author:
Moshe Sakal
Read by:
Josh Bloomberg
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Book
1
Narrator
1
Release Date
July 24, 2018
Duration
8 hours 22 minutes
Summary
Inspired by true events, this bestselling Israeli novel traces a complex web of love triangles, homoerotic tensions, and family secrets across generations and borders, illuminating diverse facets of life in the Middle East.



The uneventful life of a jeweler from Tel Aviv changes abruptly in 2011 after Fareed, a handsome young man from Damascus, crosses illegally into Israel and makes his way to the ancient port city of Jaffa in search of his roots. In his pocket is a piece of a famous blue diamond known as 'Sabakh.' Intending to return the diamond to its rightful owner, Fareed is soon swept up in Tel Aviv's vibrant gay scene, and a turbulent protest movement. He falls in love with both an Israeli soldier and his boyfriend—the narrator of this book—and reveals the story of his family's past: a tale of forbidden love beginning in the 1930s that connects Fareed and the jeweler.



Following Sabakh's winding path, The Diamond Setter ties present-day events to a forgotten time before the establishment of the State of Israel divided the region. Moshe Sakal's poignant mosaic of characters, locales, and cultures encourages us to see the Middle East beyond its violent conflicts.



Contains mature themes.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Mendel G. Jul 2024

A complex tale that spreads over generations and includes improbable romantic entanglements that cross what should have been impenetrable borders. The translation is satisfactory. It is difficult to get a sense of the actual writing style via the translation, but the story does flow well and keeps the reader's interest. Living in TA and being familiar with the city, has made the book even more intestinal. The narrator is skilled in creating the characters' persoas and I especially enjoyed his ability to authentically pronounce the Hebrew words.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2022

sometimes, singers trying too hard sing so many runs that the story of the song and emotional heart of song is lost. novel seemed so techniquey, that each knew plot change felt like so many pricks that finally let all the blood out.

The Diamond Setter

The Diamond Setter

Author: Moshe Sakal
Read by: Josh Bloomberg
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