The Celestial Gate
by Avital Dicker
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Pub Date Aug 09 2020 | Archive Date Jul 18 2020
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Description
The world is about to end. There is only one way to save it. But the price could be her life
The paths of three teenagers cross at the heart of a large-scale terror attack in which their parents are injured.
In order to save themselves they will have to give up everything they know and love.
Jerusalem is burning and they are trapped. They have no choice but to follow a mysterious map and escape into a network of secret passages under the old city, where they are forced to fight for their lives against dangerous armed terrorists.
Time is running out and the only way to save themselves and the city is to find the Celestial Gate.
To accomplish this, they will have to overcome their differences and find the meaning of the secret bond that connects between the three of them, rooted in a previous life and in ancient history.
Will they manage to find the secret gate and save the city from death and destruction?
Advance Praise
I finished the book in a few hours, holding my breath towards the end, unable to believe it was about to end. The book took me on the wonderful journey that Anis, Yam and Mor went on, and me, together with them. It even made me forget, and not just briefly, the fact that this was an absolutely unusual group, when seen from a critical point of view based on the reality we live in today. The book made me reach the conclusion, so evident and simple, honest and pure, managing to awaken in me a sliver of hope and belief that the world is not that terrible after all, and maybe it can become a better place for me and for the rest of humanity, because after all, we are all humans. What we believe in and the religion we practice do not matter."" - Shirley Pinker, Frogi Website
"A novel that combines fact and fiction, its plot proceeds accordingly, revealing snippets of the spiritual sphere with the perfect timing, pleasant to read. I loved it and recommend it to those who love the unusual and are prepared to experience a different side of our lives."" - Sarah Rachmieli, Nuritha Website
"A wonderfully beautiful young adult book and plot, written in an enjoyable, interesting language that speaks directly to the soul of young readers. One image chases another, drawing the reader into a magical world. A seemingly imaginary world, but as you read on, it dawns on you that the author does not only lead you into a fantasy but rather to a voyage inquest of the truth that connects the three main characters. Their search for the lost gate is also a journey into growing up, into the limits of daring and love that author has spun for us in a book we can't put down. With great curiosity we go on reading to the end. To sum up, I warmly recommend this riveting book."" - Sonya Catalan, Nuritha Website
"This is a magical story that combines so much... touches upon so many holy cows, expresses so much criticism about our behavior in life, conveys a number of hidden and overt messages. This book contains so much... a story of fantasy, romance,suspense, there are current events, terror attacks, religious wars, hatred, division, and despite all this, also a rosy horizon of true coexistence. I recommend reading it." - Yifat Aranya, Nuritha Website"
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798645301415 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
MONA C, Reviewer
I really really loved the first 2/3rds of this book. It was really original, pacy, and didn't resort to stereotypes. The metaphors were brilliant, and I especially liked that an Israeli author was able to write so fairly about different religions - particularly the commonalities.
The final third I liked less. I think I preferred the build up of the adventure, rather than the actual adventure itself.
Slight niggle: the translation was American. Given it is YA I do encourage the publishers to check some of the wording to make it relevant to a UK audience.
Overall a good book
Account D, Reviewer
i really enjoyed the scifi and fantasy element, the characters were great and I really enjoyed going on the story. It really felt like there were high stakes and I really enjoyed going on this journey.
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