“The Almond Tree pulls you in from the outset and doesn’t let you go. This is a gripping and beautifully told story of perseverance and hope in the face of unimaginable tragedy.”
The Greedy Reader
Michelle Corasanti’s debut novel brings to us a heart rending story of courage and resilience. The Almond Tree is undoubtedly one of the best books I’ve read this year. I feel that she brings a touch of gentleness and compassion in her stories which leaves the reader with an ache in the heart.
Rising Kashmir
The preconceived notion that the greatest creations in world literature have almost been achieved in the grim periods of time comes true with Michelle Cohen’s debut, The Almond Tree. Michelle, although is a lesser known novelist unlike other Jewish authors of enormous fame, Imre Kertész or Amos Oz but her literary explorations and rich narration […]
World Literature Today Magazine
“An insightful perspective on the questions of Palestinian exile and survival that haunt the Middle East…Promises a bright future for Corasanti.”
The Asian Age
“As the pages are turned, Michelle’s brilliance as a writer is hard to miss.”
DNA
“Unputdownable”
The Hindu Business Line
“The prose is as evocative as it is powerful…”
The Daily Star
“The story is spell-binding with universal appeal…”
The Times of Israel
“The Almond Tree should be required reading for all…”
Washington Report on the Middle East
“Corasanti’s tale of resilience, hope and forgiveness is a must-read…”