Lavie Tidhar
Lavie Tidhar is an Israeli-born writer, primarily known for his works in science fiction, fantasy, and crime fiction. He has received multiple awards for his novels and short stories, including the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel for 'Osama' in 2012. Tidhar's writing often crosses genre boundaries, exploring themes of history, mythology, and the nature of reality. Some of his other notable works include 'The Violent Century' and the 'Bookman Histories' series.
Books
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1. Osama
In this genre-blending novel, a private detective is drawn into a surreal world where pulp fiction and reality intertwine. Tasked with finding a mysterious woman who appears in countless books and films, the detective's journey takes him across a fragmented landscape, where he encounters alternate versions of historical events and figures. As he delves deeper, the boundaries between his own existence and the fictional world of a notorious terrorist begin to blur, leading to a haunting exploration of identity, myth, and the nature of truth.
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