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David Grossman    

Renowned Israeli Novelist, Genre-defying Dramatist, Social Commentator

Born in Jerusalem in 1954, David Grossman is a distinguished Israeli writer of his generation. His work has been translated into more than thirty languages and spans across various genres including novels, journalistic accounts, children's books, and a play. Some of his notable novels include "To the End of the Land" and "A Horse Walks into a Bar."

In March 2014, "Falling Out of Time" was released, receiving widespread critical acclaim and reader admiration. This genre-defying drama explores the profound grief of bereaved parents on a metaphysical journey to reach their lost children. It is a succinct and elemental work that powerfully encapsulates themes of understanding, acceptance, and the transcendence of art over death.

Grossman's insightful narrative style is evident in his recent works as well. His novel "A Horse Walks into a Bar", published on February 21, 2017, reveals the unraveling of a comedian during a stand-up performance in a small Israeli town, which unexpectedly becomes a poignant exploration of suffering, society, truth, and love. This novel highlights Grossman's ability to intertwine humor with deep social commentary, offering readers a unique look at the human condition.

Over his career, Grossman has received numerous international accolates, such as Chevalier de l’Ordre des Artes et des Lettres (France), the EMET Prize (Israel), and the Peace Prize of the German Booksellers Association in Frankfurt 2010. His universally acclaimed work and his recognition as a significant voice in literature were further acknowledged when "To the End of the Land" was published in the United States in September 2010, earning high praise for its deep emotional and historical insights.

David Grossman resides with his family in a suburb of Jerusalem, continuing to write and contribute significantly to both Israeli and global literature. His works not only entertain but also challenge and expand perspectives, solidifying his reputation as a pivotal literary figure.

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Falling Out of Time, by David Grossman, review
At the start of David Grossman’s latest book, after five years of being unable to speak about it, a man and a woman remember the moment they were told of their son’s death. “The man and woman we had been nodded farewell.” The ease of a previous life slips away from them. Until that moment, we are told, the death was like a poison sweet in the mouths of the men who came to tell them the news; they could taste it but were immune to its effects.

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