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dreadspawn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Antisemitism, and Alcohol
libbyhb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-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
This was such a great read. I love Michael Chabon, but I had only read The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay and Gentlemen of the Road before this, as a teenager. He creates such vivid worlds in these books, and Yiddish Policemen's Union was no exception. I felt like I could fully picture every setting, even though I've never been to Alaska and this version of Sitka doesn't exist. The plot was so interesting, and I liked that the main mystery kind of popped in and out of whatever was currently happening. I loved all of the characters, especially Meyer and Berko and Bina. So good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism
rose620's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Suicide attempt