About the Author
Julia Dahl
ISBN 9780571347766
Rs. 800
Faber & Faber
Invisible City
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy crime fiction with cultural depth
Fresh out of journalism school, Rebekah Roberts takes on a challenging assignment for the New York Tribune: a murder case in a secretive Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn. When she discovers the victim is slated for burial without an autopsy, Rebekah's journalistic instincts ignite. This investigation draws her into the cloistered world her estranged mother once rebelled against, a place unwelcoming to outsiders and where everyone seems to harbor a secret.Why You Should Read? Explore a gripping murder mystery set within a unique cultural landscape. Follow a determined young journalist as she uncovers hidden truths and confronts family history. Delve into themes of identity, tradition, and the complexities of community. Experience a suspenseful narrative that keeps you engaged until the very end.
Highlights
- Set in a secretive Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn
- Follows a rookie journalist's first major assignment
- Explores the clash between outsider and insider perspectives
- Touches on the protagonist's estranged relationship with her mother
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Questions about this book
What is the main plot of the book?
A young journalist, Rebekah Roberts, investigates a murder in a Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn, uncovering secrets and confronting her family's past.
Who is the protagonist?
Rebekah Roberts, a recent journalism school graduate working for the New York Tribune.
What makes this mystery unique?
It is set within a secretive Hasidic Jewish community, offering a cultural perspective rarely seen in crime fiction.
Does the book explore any personal themes?
Yes, it deals with the protagonist's estranged relationship with her mother, who once rebelled against the same community.