Jacob's Folly

Rebecca Miller's novel explores themes of desire, faith, love, and reincarnation across centuries, beginning in 18th-century Paris and spanning over 200 years into 21st-century America. The story follows Jacob Cerf, a Jewish peddler in Paris, who is unexpectedly reincarnated as a fly in Long Island, where his presence influences the lives of several characters. Through her compelling protagonist, Miller reflects on the connections between the past and present, as well as the interplay of fate and free will, creating a vividly reimagined world.