Everything is Illuminated – Jonathan Safran Foer

R50,00

A young American named Jonathan sets out on a journey to Ukraine in search of the woman who saved his grandfather during the Holocaust. Guided by a quirky, language-mangling local named Alex and his cantankerous grandfather, Jonathan uncovers buried histories, family secrets, and the complex interplay between past and present. With wit, heartbreak, and dazzling storytelling, Everything Is Illuminated weaves together humor and tragedy in an unforgettable exploration of memory, identity, and love. Condition: Very good with minor foxing in front.

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Jonathan Safran Foer embarks on a life-changing journey to Ukraine, searching for the woman who saved his grandfather from the Nazis.

Armed with a photograph and an unreliable sense of history, he is guided by a quirky, outspoken local named Alex, his ill-tempered grandfather, and a dog named Sammy Davis Jr. Jr. As they travel across the countryside, they uncover layers of family secrets, buried memories, and the painful legacy of the past.

Told through interwoven narratives—one tracing their search, the other revealing the fantastical history of Jonathan’s ancestors—the novel blends humor, heartbreak, and lyrical storytelling into an unforgettable exploration of love, loss, and the power of remembrance.