256 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593525821
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Philomel Books
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Description
The Chosen meets Darius the Great in this irreverent and timely story of worlds colliding in friendship, betrayal, and hatred. Hoodie Rosen has recently moved to the town of Tregaron, where members of his Orthodox Jewish community are looking t...
Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews
Moods
funny 68%
reflective 62%
informative 33%
hopeful 31%
tense 25%
challenging 21%
sad 21%
dark 19%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 34% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Antisemitism, DeathModerate
Alcohol, Blood, Police brutalityMinor
Sexual content, Vomit256 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593525821
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Philomel Books
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Description
The Chosen meets Darius the Great in this irreverent and timely story of worlds colliding in friendship, betrayal, and hatred. Hoodie Rosen has recently moved to the town of Tregaron, where members of his Orthodox Jewish community are looking t...
Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews
Moods
funny 68%
reflective 62%
informative 33%
hopeful 31%
tense 25%
challenging 21%
sad 21%
dark 19%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 34% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Antisemitism, DeathModerate
Alcohol, Blood, Police brutalityMinor
Sexual content, Vomit