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Literary Fiction· United States

Here I Am

by Jonathan Safran Foer
Aggregate Editorial Score72/100
★Costa Book Award
Published 2016English
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Here I Am by Jonathan Safran Foer is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2016. A failing marriage, a bar mitzvah, and a catastrophic earthquake in the Middle East force a Jewish-American family to grapple with identity, loyalty, and what it means to be present. Foer's sprawling, ambitious third novel is a meditation on the disintegration of family and Jewish identity. Themes of marriage, Jewish identity, family run through the work. The book has received recognition from Costa Book Award 2016.

Book Details

AuthorJonathan Safran Foer
Published2016
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780374280024
Editorial Score72/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Costa Book Award
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About the Author
Jonathan Safran Foer
United States
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Here I Am about?

A failing marriage, a bar mitzvah, and a catastrophic earthquake in the Middle East force a Jewish-American family to grapple with identity, loyalty, and what it means to be present. Foer's sprawling, ambitious third novel is a meditation on the disintegration of family and Jewish identity.

Who wrote Here I Am?

Here I Am was written by Jonathan Safran Foer, from United States. First published in 2016.

What awards has Here I Am won?

Here I Am has received the following awards and honours: Costa Book Award 2016.

Is Here I Am worth reading?

Here I Am is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 72/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in marriage, Jewish identity, family.

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What category is Here I Am?

Here I Am is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Here I Am from?

Here I Am originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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