The Family Carnovsky

Plot

A fine book. The story of Jews in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century is well-drawn, if familiar. The characters are interesting and have grace to them. There are many funny moments as the multi-generational story is told. I was afraid this book would turn into an overwhelmingly sad Holocaust drama, where the reader watched as all the main characters perished, but Singer had too much taste for that, and the story carries you fully to the end of the book. Well worth the read.