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The Gift of Asher Lev

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The Gift of Asher Lev

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1990

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The Gift of Asher Lev

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Brooklyn, New York • 1990s

Publication Year

1990

Publisher

Fawcett

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

810L

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The Gift of Asher Lev, by Chaim Potok, follows Asher Lev, a person and artist, as they return to their Hasidic Jewish community. While grappling with identity, familial responsibilities, and artistic passion, the narrative explores the tension between tradition and self-expression. Asher Lev navigates his role within the community and his personal journey as an artist.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Emotional

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Brooklyn, New York • 1990s

Publication Year

1990

Publisher

Fawcett

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

810L

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