“An engaging and electrifying read by a skilled literary craftsman, cultural historian and tour guide . . . Schama enchants his readers by introducing colorful characters worthy of a Charles Dickens novel... The Story of the Jews dazzles with the art and alchemy of an adventure novel.” — Washington Post
“In his engaging, stylistic prose, the author proceeds chronologically and delves into fascinating personal stories that reveal the Jewish experience...A fluid history lesson from an always engaging guide.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A technicolor blockbuster.” — The Spectator (U.K)
“Remarkable… [a] glittering gemstone of a book.” — The Times (UK)
“Profoundly illuminating.” — The Observer (London)
“Immensely erudite and compulsively readable.” — New Statesman
“A magnificent achievement.” — The Guardian
“Magisterial...Wonderfully rich...Superb...In the company of Schama -- one of the finest writers and thinkers of his generation -- we are guaranteed a guide both insightful and eloquent.” — Daily Telegraph (London)
“Magisterial... With astonishing range and extraordinary synthesising powers, Schama captures the drama of Jewish History.... Between the poles of their regular, unannounced acculturation and anti-Semitism lay Jewish life in all its vibrant, messy and colourful forms.” — Financial Times
“Schama is a remarkable storyteller. His approach is cinematic. . . A riveting picture, generously rendered . . . Schama has made an eloquent and a far-reaching case for why Jews needed a small piece of earth they could call home.” — New York Times Book Review
