The Book of Fathers by Miklos Vamos – book review

A family’s fortunes rise and fall over the 300 years of Hungarian history that gracefully unfold in this novel.

I am glad I can further popularize Hungarian literature again, this one has an English translation, approved by the author himself (I heard him say it was very good).

The story itself is really captivating with Hungarian history as background focusing on the difficulties of Hungarian Jews over centuries.  It makes you think about how alternation of ups and downs are just a matter of luck. Or is it fate?