A review by readswithrosie
The Lost Shtetl by Max Gross
3.0
The Lost Shtetl follows our unlikely protagonist Yankel, an outcast in his hidden Jewish Shtetl of Kreskow hidden away in the Polish forests, unknown by civilization for decades. When Pesha, a married woman, divorces her husband and disappears, she is followed by her ex. Fearing that he murdered her, the Rabbis send Yankel out to find either of them and bring them back. However, in sending Yankel out, they unknowingly open their hidden city to the rest of the world.
The Lost Shtetl is a humorous and unique story- I guarantee you haven’t read a book like it. The way the author weaves historical events into the history of this fictional civilization is impressive and informative. That being said, this is a long book that could have been condensed for a more succinct and exciting tale. Perfect when paired with a chilly afternoon by the lake, with a warm blanket, and your favorite oversized sweater that you have in three colors. 3⭐️
The Lost Shtetl is a humorous and unique story- I guarantee you haven’t read a book like it. The way the author weaves historical events into the history of this fictional civilization is impressive and informative. That being said, this is a long book that could have been condensed for a more succinct and exciting tale. Perfect when paired with a chilly afternoon by the lake, with a warm blanket, and your favorite oversized sweater that you have in three colors. 3⭐️