David Herman

Book review: Nicole Krauss Forest Dark

David Herman isn't impressed by a very literary novel

A narrative of wonders

David Herman has high praise for Jonathan Levi's novel, which has taken 15 years to find a British publisher.

Lies, damned lies — and relationships

Two very different novels, both about secrets and betrayal.

Review: Howard Jacobson's Pussy

David Herman enjoys a dark satire written quickly in response to Trump's election

Michael Chabon's salt beef stories

One of America's leading writers has written one of his most Jewish books. David Herman interviewed Michael Chabon over salt beef and latkes.

Review: Leaving Berlin

Kanon's latest is set in Berlin in 1948, at the time of the Berlin Airlift and the escalation of the Cold War.

Review: One Night, Markovitch

Love given, taken and lost

Review: The Occupation Trilogy

Consummate master of mystery

Review: Within the Walls

Beyond the Finzi-Continis' garden

Review: Judas

Betrayal, beauty or brilliance?

The Flamethrowers

All That Is

James Salter, Picador, £18.99