The Tlalim Garage

Sirkit and Eitan operate their illegal hospital from the abandoned garage located just outside of Tlalim. Eitan first visits the garage the day after his hit-and-run when Sirkit demands that he return every night to treat illegal immigrants in retribution for killing Asum. Much of the novel’s major action occurs in the garage, including Mona’s death, the birth of Semar’s baby, Davidson’s stabbing, and Sirkit and Eitan’s final confrontation with Sayyid’s men. Eitan and Sirkit learn about each other and their shared passion for medicine through their interactions at the garage. The garage additionally presents Sirkit with a source of income because she charges illegal immigrants who visit for Eitan’s treatment. This setting, therefore, represents Sirkit’s pride, which Gundar-Goshen conveys when Sirkit tirelessly clean the garage’s interior.

Eitan's Mercedes SUV

Eitan hates the red Mercedes SUV Liat...