The Christ of Fish: Novel

by Yoel Hoffmann

Book Overview

The Christ of Fish is a gorgeous novel conjured out of a mosaic of 233 pieces of Aunt Magda's life in Tel Aviv. Originally from Vienna, Hoffmann's heroine is a widow who still speaks German after decades in Israel: we see many views of Aunt Magdaher childhood, her marriage, her nephew, her best friend Frau Stier, Wildegans' poetry, apple strudel, visions and dreams, two stolen handbags, a favorite cafe, and a gentleman admirer.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811216810
• ISBN13: 9780811216814
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 7.7"