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Panoramic in scope, Away is the epic and intimate story of young Lillian Leyb, a dangerous innocent, an accidental heroine. When her family is destroyed in a Russian pogrom, Lillian comes to America alone, determined to make her way in a new land. When word comes that her daughter, Sophie,... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Lillian Leyb: Protagonist who had survived the massacre of her family.
- Meyer Burstein: One of the men in Lillian's life.
- Sophie: The daughter for whom Lillian was searching
- Reuben Burstein: Meyer's father who also became involved with Lillian
- Yaakov: A friend of Lillian's
- Gumdrop: Smart, ambitious black prostitute who helps Lillian. They become friends.
- Snooky: Gumdrop's cousin and pimp
- Mrs. Mortimer: Add a description of this character.
- John Bishop
- Judith
- Mr. Chang
- Frieda
- Sally
- Arthur Gilpin
- Esther Burstein
- Billy
- Raisele
- Lorena
- Mary
- Alice
- Mariam
- Martha
- Mrs. Pinsky
- Mrs. Arbitman
- Helen
- Mr. Mason
- Mrs. Fishbein
- Osip
- Mr. O'brien
- Mcgann
- Joe
- Lou
- Prince Rupert
First Sentence edit
It is always like this: the best parties are made by people in trouble.
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 1400063566
Page Count: 256
Publisher: Random House
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 1400063566
Page Count: 256
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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