"And three apples fell from heaven
One for the storyteller,
One for the listener,
One for the eavesdropper." Old Armenian Saying
Therefore the title of the book Three Apples Fell From The Sky, which is set in a remote mountain village in Armenia. The author, Narine Abgaryan, who is from Armenia, now lives in Russia. It's a grand story, a novel? perhaps. The book cover calls if a 'fable' and that's perhaps the best taxonomy. The cover declares it an "International Bestseller."
It's unique as it follows the hardscrabble life of a small village in the mountains. The village is linked to the outside world by a single road and a telegraph. Life is not easy as these people suffer earthquakes and hunger from drought. The book cover accurately states "...a heartwarming tale of community, courage, and the irresistible joy of everyday friendship."
Here's a sample from the book. "Anatolia.... grasped that happiness was heaven and grief was hell. And their God was everywhere...because He was the unseen threads that connected them with each other." P 124
Yes, read it!
Takk for alt,
Al
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