Chabon, Michael
The Yiddish Policemen's Union
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007150939
- author:
- Chabon, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon is a novel that reimagines the Jewish homeland after the Second World War. In this unique and ambitious tale, Alaska becomes the unlikely refuge for the Jewish people, with the city of Sitka serving as a hub for a vibrant and complex community. Detective Meyer Landsman must navigate a intricate web of crime and corruption, as he delves into the mysterious death of a young chess prodigy. With its blend of film noir and fable, this book explores themes of identity, home, and faith in a rich and evocative narrative.
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