Naomi Alderman

omg though the standfirst is so untrue: "Around eight centuries ago, Jews thrived in England, worshiping freely and living where they pleased." Jews *lived* in England but it wasn't some utopia. this book is excellent:

Four Thousand Weeks is a book to read and re-read, to absorb and reflect on. Compassionate, funny and wise, it has not left my mind since I read it. The modern world teaches us to pretend to be immortal―this book is a dip in the cold, clear waters of reality, returning us refreshed and alive.