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A review by shetef
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I read The Yiddish Policemen's Union earlier this year and that was probably my favorite book I read in 2024 at the time. Happy to say that this book gives YPU a serious run for its money.
It's hard to succinctly summarize how I felt about this. I haven't read a lot of books that have so many layers, so many expertly woven themes. Like YPU, I'm glad I read this now rather than when I first noticed it at my hometown public library. I don't think I would have fully understood or appreciated it at the time.
It's hard to succinctly summarize how I felt about this. I haven't read a lot of books that have so many layers, so many expertly woven themes. Like YPU, I'm glad I read this now rather than when I first noticed it at my hometown public library. I don't think I would have fully understood or appreciated it at the time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Antisemitism