Shmutz

Name: Shmutz
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781761068768
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By Felicia Berliner

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Shmutz by Felicia Berliner is a compelling exploration of identity and the tension between religious tradition and modern self-discovery. The narrative follows a young Hasidic woman who navigates the complexities of her strict upbringing while secretly exploring the world of online pornography. Her dual life creates a unique conflict as she seeks to balance personal desires with community expectations.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you're fascinated by stories about cultural identity and personal exploration, this book will capture your interest with its vivid depiction of a young woman's journey through self-discovery and her struggles between contrasting worlds. Set against the backdrop of a traditionally conservative community, it blends humour and insight to explore themes of desire, faith, and autonomy, offering a compelling narrative for those drawn to character-driven fiction.

'Transgressive and hilarious, Raizl's story questions everything we think we know about women, desire and religious faith.' - LA Times

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Berliner finds the bridge between ecstatic and carnal. -Raven Leilani, New York Times bestselling author

Clever, subversive, juicy, and surprising... A stunner! -Deesha Philyaw, author of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies

In this witty, provocative, and unputdownable debut novel, a young Hasidic woman on a quest to get married fears she will never find a groom because of her secret addiction to porn.

Like the other women in her Brooklyn Hasidic community, Raizl expects to find a husband through an arranged marriage. Unlike the other women, Raizl has a secret.

With a hidden computer, given to her as part of her college scholarship, she falls down the slippery slope of online pornography. As Raizl dives deeper into the world of porn at night, her daytime life begins to unravel. Between combative visits with her shrink and complicated arranged dates, Raizl must balance her growing understanding of her sexuality with the more conventional expectations of the family she loves.

A singular, stirring, and compulsively readable debut novel, Shmutz explores what it means to be a fully realized sexual and spiritual being caught between the traditional and modern worlds.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Shmutz by Felicia Berliner is a widely praised novel for its unique exploration of the tensions between faith, desire, and identity. Reviewers appreciate its humour, authenticity, and poignant portrayal of a young Orthodox Jewish woman's struggle with her religious life and personal yearnings. The book is noted for being both hilarious and touching, with its insightful commentary on human complexities and societal expectations, making it a rich and compelling read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761068768

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 November 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 364g

Pages: 272

Collections

Felicia Berliner Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Felicia Berliner has an MFA from Columbia University. Shmutz is her first novel. Her fiction and nonfiction have also been published in Lithub, PB Daily, and Breakwater Review.