Overview
Jacob es un muchacho judío, dulce y alegre, en la Argelia colonial francesa de los años 40. Educado y sensible en un mundo de hombres duros, coléricos e ignorantes, es reclutado en junio de 1944 para liberar a Francia. Los suyos lo ignoran todo de la guerra en la que va a participar. Esa gente modesta, pobre y tosca aguarda con impaciencia el regreso de su hijo pródigo, su orgullo, un valiente y un héroe. Pero también ignoran que pronto los acontecimientos históricos se precipitarán provocando el propio destierro de toda la familia. La escritura luminosa de Valérie Zenatti, su vitalidad y la empatía que muestra con sus personajes le confieren especial densidad y fuerza a la novela.
Jacob is a gentle and cheerful Jewish boy growing up in French colonial Algeria in the 1940s. Educated and sensitive in a world of harsh, hot-tempered, and uneducated men, he is drafted in June 1944 to help liberate France. His family knows nothing about the war he is about to face. These modest, poor, and rough people eagerly await the return of their prodigal son—their pride, a brave man and a hero. They are unaware, however, that historical events will soon unfold, leading to the exile of the entire family. Valérie Zenatti's luminous writing, her vitality, and the empathy she shows for her characters give the novel a special depth and power.
While major retailers like Amazon may carry Jacob, Jacob (Spanish Edition), we specialize in bulk book sales and offer personalized service from our friendly, book-smart team based in Portland, Oregon. We’re proud to offer a Price Match Guarantee and a streamlined ordering experience from people who truly care.
We’re trusted by over 75,000 customers, many of whom return time and again. Want proof? Just check out our 25,000+ customer reviews—real feedback from people who love how we do business.
Prefer to talk to a real person? Our Book Specialists are here Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST and ready to help with your bulk order of Jacob, Jacob (Spanish Edition).