Feb 15, 2015gloryb rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A literary novel with many themes to talk/discuss/argue about in a book club. Focuses on on one day in the life of the main character who has a baggage packed background. Many Jewish references that made me feel left out. Had a laugh though about how the desires of older men and women differ meaning that that made it OK for his 60 year old married character with a wife of exceptional loyalty to take a mistress. With the age difference, I couldn't see them as a couple myself and I think the author couldn't see it either as he has difficulty describing any intimacy between them beyond making eye contact or the nod of a head to indicate a shared thought. They just hold hands. Interesting idea though - the confrontation of accuser and his victim both now seniors and with different life outcomes, but both past victims of Russian communist State. What happens when they meet?
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The Betrayers