num_pages: 378
description: The absorbing first novel by one of Israel's most important and acclaimed contemporary writers focuses on four idealistic early settlers of the modern state of Israel.Set in a small rural village prior to the creation of the State of Israel, this funny and hugely imaginative book paints an extraordinary picture of a small community of Ukrainian immigrants as they pioneer a new life in a new land over three generations. Narrated by Baruch, a grandson of one of the founding fathers of the village, this lyrical novel transcends time and place by touching on issues of universal relevance, showcasing the skill of a master storyteller who never fails to entertain. 
language: English
title: The Blue Mountain
titlecomplete: The Blue Mountain
genres: Magical Realism, Historical, Jewish, Novels, Historical Fiction, Literature, Israel, 20th Century, Fiction, Literary Fiction
ratings_count: 1530
awards: awardedAt: 599644800000
name: Bernstein Prize
publisher: Canongate UK