The novel tells the story of the fate of two Jewish families in troubled times, when Europe was rocked by wars and revolutions, on the eve and after the First World War. However, this is not a tragic story at all. Rather, on the contrary: A. Kaminski’s novel is a fascinating, exciting story, full of light, subtle humor and bubbling enthusiasm. This is a motley comedy, a kind of world theater in miniature. This family saga is a one-of-a-kind example of the art of Jewish storytelling, which subtly and intelligently, with great tact, emphasizes an important idea: without humor we are doomed, but with humor we will survive any adversity.