While reading “The Beautiful Possible,” I was taken on a multiple-decade journey. (“JTS, The Novel,” Sept. 23) I shed a tear at the end. I believed in the memorable characters. They are so well rounded and throughout the story, the author's voice is pleasantly present. I had a great cultural experience through the reading of each page, and the book gave me many moments of reflection. It was poetic, and daring, and brought me to a place where I had never been before.
Now I need to learn more about many Jewish customs and Jewish words.
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