"The Nature of Blood" highlights the complex connections and conflicts between different cultures and generations. The author weaves together multiple storylines and characters, including those affected by the Holocaust, in a way that emphasizes the universal themes of human suffering and resilience. This book would be a great read for anyone interested in exploring the impact of historical events on individual lives and relationships.

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In his most ambitious novel to date, Phillips creates a dazzling kaleidoscope of historical fiction, one that illuminates the dark legacy of Europe's obsession with race and blood. At the center of The Nature of Blood is a young woman, a Nazi death camp survivor, devastated by the loss of everyone she loves. Her story is interwoven with a cast of characters from both the present and her uncle Stephan, Othello the Moorish general, three Jews in 15th century Venice, and an Ethiopian Jew struggling for acceptance in contemporary Israel. Tracing these characters through disparate lands and centuries, Phillips creates an unforgettable group portrait of individuals overwhelmed by the force of European tribalism."An extraordinarily perceptive and intelligent novel, and a haunting one."--New York Times

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