This is a truly fascinating subject and is compelling to read about, but the delivery in this book could have been better. The cast of characters in this book is pretty long and a lot are introduced right from the beginning, so it became rather entangled and difficult for me to follow until I could get everyone straightened out. I don't necessarily blame the author for that, I'm not great with names, but it was difficult for me to follow.

Aside from that, once I got about 2/3 of the way into the book, I found myself really enjoying it. This is a true story fraught with danger and deception, with secretive actions and quiet conversations that is sure to thrill anyone who likes to glimpse the real world abroad. It is rather like reading spy fiction that you know is true instead. The things these people had to go through in order to ensure the success of the new state are incredible to read about.

Overall, I thought this was a good book and would happily recommend it to others who are interested in the formation of the State of Israel and its foundations.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. This is a story that should be easily told. The idea and birth of the nation of Israel is, on the whole, fascinating and important. The problem here is that Dvir spends far to much effort building up what he thinks is human interest but in result just offers a chaotic mishmash of characters and events that do not flow. This impairs the reader in understanding what is happening and when. Could have been much better.

Thanks Net Galley for the ARC

Gather 'round youngsters and you will read a true tale of why Israel and America share such a bond. Don;t get caught up in sound bites and lies but rather read the facts. This story of 3 brave men is so thrilling you think it must be made up but no, the facts are true and the pardons at the end (far too late by the way) are for real. Great job in writing and capturing our minds with great detail.

I will send big review later, with the link to the publication (it is finished, but will be published in december 2019). Although I must wrote, that narration is chaotic - it is hard to remember all the names mentioned by Boaz.

I found it disturbing how the author hid the facts of Israel's settler-colonial history and its treatment of Palestinians. I have no other words on the story.

I can not tell you why but I found it impossible to put this book down. The author, Boaz Dvir, has many shortcomings but they are all rendered irrelevant given the pure majesty of his book.