The Chosen by Chaim Potok

416 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This fiftieth-anniversary edition commemorates Chaim Potok's coming-of-age classic with a new introduction, critical essays, rare papers and photos, and much more. It's the spring of 1944 and fifteen-year-olds Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders have...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 3,399 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 78%
inspiring 41%
informative 36%
sad 32%
hopeful 28%
challenging 25%
tense 16%
dark 6%
mysterious 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 36%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.95

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...