A review by sam_antics
The Chosen by Chaim Potok

1.0

Ahhhhh, what to say about this book? When the main character wasn't talking or learning about his bff/bf he was talking or learning about Jewish history. There were paragraphs that went on for pages, and it read more like a history lesson than a novel. Also there was a strong lack of female characters which I attribute to the author who said he didn't write female characters because he feared finding the feminine characteristics in himself. I am aware that he later wrote a book with a female protagonist (Davita's Harp) so I guess you can't run from gay thoughts forever (congrats, Mr. Potok!). But anyway, hated this book so I suggest skipping it unless you're really into Jewish history or you like stories with only male characters.