The Slave

Singer's famous and never-before-recorded novel about a passionate, forbidden love affair between Jew and Gentile in 17th century Poland.©1990 Isaac Bashevis Singer. All rights reserved. Recorded by arrangement with Farrar, Straus and Giroux, LLC. (P)2002 Jewish Contemporary Classics, Inc.. All rights reserved.

Recuing mankind within

Indeed this is a 5 star audiobook.

'The Slave' is an utmost interesting reading. Mr. Singer's accounts of the bondage created in adverse times by this 'unorthodox couple' sheds lights on modern day relationships as well. His picture of the state of life in Poland 300 years ago is a revelation. The lessons in 'The Slave' are applicable to everyone - rescuing the mankind within, struggling to keep the faith while those considered 'faithful' do not present us good reasons to do so and finding human goodness despite everything.

The narrators are almost impeccable - wish they had narrated other audiobooks.

Introspective, miraculous masterpiece

I loved The Slave. More than a story of a man and woman, it is a story of life’s journey of the self, following ones own path, and remaining true to spiritual beliefs in the face of ridicule and hate. I am transformed from reading it.

The two narrators were balanced. Having both made the novel move in an animated way.

Jewish life and death- the complications, contradictions, suffering and beauty

I love hearing these stories. They bring me closer to an understanding of Jewish experience

Amazing story!

This book really brings to life the History of Jewish life in Poland. It is heartfelt and takes the listener into the emotional heart of what it was like. An amazing love story, depicting the struggles of desire & passion with faith & belief.

Gorgeous, magical, beautiful, inciteful

Loved the language, the presentation of historical events, how tragedy can impact individuals and communities, and how the truly pious and righteous are often seen through the limited lens of the current cultural norms.