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Nathan Falk is an American expatriate serving in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). His unit is repeatedly called up to serve in the West Bank and Gaza. The soldiers search for terrorists in squalid refugee camps and villages, then return to their camp to chain-smoke, drink muddy coffee, and play high-stakes games of Risk. When on leave, Nathan carries on a passionate affair with his best friend's wife. The author, who has served in the IDF, beautifully captures the absurdity of the war and the political situation in the Middle East. His vivid portrayal of nighttime patrols, conversations with fellow soldiers, and relationships with Bedouin trackers gives readers a taste of life on the edge. It also shows how war damages a man's soul. This is Catch-22 without the comic relief, a stunning tale of betrayal, guilt, love, and war. Barbara Bibel
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