An intellectual and emotional jigsaw puzzle of a novel for fans of A.S. Byatt's Possession and Geraldine Brooks' People of the Book.
Rachel Kadish is the award-winning author of the novels From a Sealed Room, Tolstoy Lied- A Love Story and The Weight of Ink, as well as the novella I Was Here. Her work has appeared on NPR and in the New York Times, Ploughshares, and Tin House, and has been anthologised in the Pushcart Prize Anthology and elsewhere.She lives outside Boston and teaches in Lesley University's MFA Program in Creative Writing.www.rachelkadish.com
“A gifted writer, astonishingly adept at nuance, narration, and the
politics of passion.”
*Toni Morrison*
“This astonishing third novel from Kadish introduces readers to the
17th-century Anglo-Jewish world with not only excellent
scholarship, but also fine storytelling. The riveting narrative and
well-honed characters will earn a place in readers’ hearts.”
*Library Journal, starred review*
“Like A.S. Byatt’s Possession and Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia, this
emotionally rewarding novel follows […] present-day academics
trying to make sense of a mystery from the past… Vivid and
memorable.”
*Publisher’s Weekly*
“An unforgettable quest… Kadish’s characters are memorable, and
we’re treated to a host of them…From Shakespeare’s Dark Lady to
Spinoza’s philosophical heresies, Kadish leaves no stone unturned
in this moving historical epic. Chock-full of rich detail and
literary intrigue.”
*Kirkus Reviews*
“Kadish positions two women born centuries apart yet united by a
thirst for knowledge at the core of a richly textured, addictive
novel…Kadish has fashioned a suspenseful literary tale that serves
as a compelling tribute to women across the centuries committed to
living, breathing, and celebrating the life of the mind.”
*Booklist*
‘So many historical novels play with the “across worlds and
centuries” trope, but this one really delivers, tying characters
and manuscripts together with deep assurance. A book to get lost
in.’
*LitHub*
‘So powerful and visceral…Incredible…I haven’t been able to read a
book since.’
*New York Times Book Review Podcast*
‘The Weight of Ink hooked me so deeply…Kadish, with storytelling
genius, mirrors events and eureka moments across the centuries,
binding the characters to one another. And an enormously satisfying
ending wraps everything up while leaving enough rough edges to
mimic the loose ends of real life.’
*Amazon Book Review*
‘A sophisticated twining of literature and early modern
history, The Weight of Ink expertly layers research and
imagination, blending historical romance with intellectually
satisfying metafiction.’
*Sydney Morning Herald*
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