A Guide For The Perplexed by Dara Horn
Set against the backdrop of modern-day Egypt and the ancient world, this novel intricately weaves together the lives of two sisters, Josie and Judith, whose strained relationship is tested by a series of unexpected events. Josie, a software developer, creates a groundbreaking program that records and organizes memories, leading her to an invitation to a tech conference in Egypt. However, her journey takes a perilous turn when she is kidnapped, prompting Judith to embark on a desperate quest to find her. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of memory, identity, and the enduring bonds of family, drawing parallels with the historical figure of Solomon Schechter and his discovery of the Cairo Genizah, a storied repository of ancient Jewish texts.
- Published
- 1977
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 336
- Original Language
- English
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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