‘The Books of Jacob,’ a Nobel Prize Winner’s Sophisticated and Overwhelming Novel

Set in the mid-18th century, Olga Tokarczuk’s enormous novel is about a charismatic self-proclaimed messiah who attracts and repels crowds and authorities in equal measure.Set in the mid-18th century, Olga Tokarczuk’s enormous novel is about a charismatic self-proclaimed messiah who attracts and repels crowds and authorities in equal measure.Read MoreThe Books of Jacob (Book), Tokarczuk, Olga, Croft, Jennifer, Books and Literature