The Haj by Leon Uris

[GasX]

Has anyone else read this book? It is the best book I have read in quite some time. In short, it is about an Arab chieftain in Palestine, but the book chronicles much of the history of that area o the past 100 years. After reading this book, you will understand why the middle east is going to hell in a hand basket....

 

[thebestMAX]

Hello MWilding, long time no talk!

I read this book some time ago but enjoyed it thoroughly even then. Check the copywrite date.

Uris wrote quite a few other books in this area also.

You are quite right in your observation IMHO.

Info on Uris and many of his books! (Slow to load but link works)

 

[Woodie]

Yes, a very long time ago. I read a number of his books around that time, and found all of them to be at least good. You might be interested in "Exodus" as well.

 

[kru]

Exodus was an excellent read. Can someone tell me if his books fall in the category of "non-fiction" or some cross between history and fiction (a la James Clavell)?

 

[GasX]

Kru - I can't speak for his other books, but the Haj is historical fiction. None of the characters except for the really obvious ones (Ben Gurion, Nasser, Ibn Saud, etc...) are fictional. I think Exodus is going on to my to-read list ASAP.

 

[AreaCode707]

Methinks I must make a trip to the library. I haven't read any Leon Uris since reading Exodus, which was excellent, and some more Clavell sounds like a good idea too... Can anyone recommend some good Clavell books besides Sho-gun and Tai-pan?

 

[GasX]

Try King Rat