A review by caterpillar
The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

the premise of the book was really interesting; i loved the idea of a jewish “state” in alaska! however, the writing was a bit dense and could be confusing at times. i found myself rereading pages more than i usually would.