I second the comment about Morgan Llywellyn's trilogy. Excellent.

I am afraid that when Americans start writing about Ireland, objectivity tends to disappear.

I've got a feeling the same applies when it comes to Israel.

Are the English, Irish, Israelis, or any others for that matter, so much more objective when writing about another country? I doubt it...unless they are without passion.

Sorry, Mr. Uris, RIP.