![]() What follows is a lengthy train-wreck of a performance, with Lazar tempted to leave soon after arriving. ![]() “I want you to see me, really see me, and then afterward tell me.”ĭespite his misgivings, Lazar agrees to the request, and this is where the novel begins, with Dov’s ragged figure lurching onto a stage somewhere in the Israeli provinces. as he’s also called, has become a stand-up comedian, and he’s contacting Lazar to ask him to watch his show: – Jonathan Cape, translated by Jessica CohenĪvishai Lazar, a retired judge, is contacted by a brief acquaintance from his teens, a boy he knew for a short period of time but had forgotten about until the surprise phone call. What’s more, we find ourselves in a rather voyeuristic position once again, privy to personal details we’d prefer not to know…Ī Horse Walks into a Bar by David Grossman For one thing, this one is also a story of the night, with the central character baring their soul (and more besides) for money. From Germany to Israel, from the epic to the intimate – the next stage of our Man Booker International Prize longlist journey is certainly very different to the last one. ![]()
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