Literary Fiction
A young Holocaust survivor joins a Zionist militant group in British-controlled Palestine and faces a profound moral crisis when ordered to execute a captured British officer at dawn.
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A young Holocaust survivor joins a Zionist militant group in British-controlled Palestine and faces a profound moral crisis when ordered to execute a captured British officer at dawn.
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Dawn is a work of fiction. It tells the story of Elisha, a Holocaust survivor. After the war, Elisha moves to the British Mandate of Palestine and joins the Irgun determined to oust the British from the area. One night, he is told he must execute a British officer at dawn. The novel covers his struggle with his inner demons.
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Mild sexuality depicted briefly without explicit details.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of war violence, executions, and Holocaust atrocities; central to plot with intense moral focus on killing.
Profanity
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No profanity present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Recurring Jewish religious imagery and themes of faith amid suffering and moral dilemmas.
Witchcraft / occult
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Political content
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Explores Zionist resistance, British colonialism, antisemitism, and ethics of terrorism in Palestine conflict.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Sexual assault
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No sexual assault or coercion.
Abuse & suffering
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Extended details of Holocaust suffering, systemic antisemitism, war atrocities, and emotional trauma.
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