The Lost Shtetl by Max Gross

The Lost Shtetl

Max Gross

416 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

A remarkable debut novel—written with the fearless imagination of Michael Chabon and the piercing humor of Gary Shteyngart—about a small Jewish village in the Polish forest that is so secluded no one knows it exists . . . until now.What if there w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

reflective 49%
funny 42%
adventurous 40%
emotional 30%
challenging 27%
informative 25%
dark 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
tense 18%
lighthearted 16%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 20% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.82

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