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Evacuation

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In Evacuation by Raphael Jerusalmy, a former soldier and his friends embark on a literary journey through a chaotic Tel Aviv amidst the backdrop of war. Their mission is to preserve culture and find personal purpose through the collection of rare writings. The novel is a poignant reflection on friendship, artistic expression, and humanity in trying times.
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An urban tale and a call for peace, following the journey of three people as they wander the streets of Tel Aviv, each of them, for different reasons, refusing to evacuate the abandoned city

An urban tale and a call for peace. It follows the journey of three people as they wander the streets of Tel Aviv, each of them, for different reasons, refusing to evacuate the abandoned city.

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Naor, a young filmmaker, is driving with his mother. He tells her about being in Tel Aviv after a recent evacuation.

Everyone else has fled, except for Naor and Yaël, his artist girlfriend, and Saba, his grandfather, who is a writer. The occasional missile explodes nearby. But Saba refuses to leave the place he loves. And Yaël has her own secret aspirations.

In defiance of the war, they scavenge an existence and explore the mysteries of their beloved city—until the unthinkable happens.

In Evacuation, a novel of suspense, a profound tale about our choices under pressure, about love, for each other and for a place, about death, and about finding a way to peace, Raphaël Jerusalmy is at the height of his powers.

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Raphael Jerusalmy's Evacuation is praised for its exploration of the enduring power of art amid chaos. Critics highlight its blend of realism and fable-like qualities, with an Israeli road trip that delves into themes such as war, love, and art. The novel is described as both elegant and deeply moving, offering a fresh perspective on the choices individuals make in search of peace.

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ISBN: 9781925603378

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Raphaël Jerusalmy holds degrees from the École Normale Supérieure and the Sorbonne. He made his career in the Israeli military intelligence services before working in the humanitarian and educational fields. He is now a novelist and antiquarian book dealer in Tel Aviv. His first novel, Saving Mozart, is also published by Text. 

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