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ddclarke's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A strange book to read in 2024, but really interesting combination of hard-boiled noir and alternate history.
Great humour, engaging writing.
Great humour, engaging writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation and Antisemitism
Moderate: Abortion, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Minor: War
toopunkrockforshul's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Technically this bookhad a lot of interesting and well done things, I found the use of present vs past tense interesting and there were a lot of descriptions and turns of phrase that were very unique and interesting. Overall I don't think the story was that compelling, though the worldbuilding had potential, and I found the ending disappointing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Addiction, Suicide, Drug use, and Murder
Moderate: Antisemitism
libbyhb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was such a great read. I love Michael Chabon, but I had only read The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay and Gentlemen of the Road before this, as a teenager. He creates such vivid worlds in these books, and Yiddish Policemen's Union was no exception. I felt like I could fully picture every setting, even though I've never been to Alaska and this version of Sitka doesn't exist. The plot was so interesting, and I liked that the main mystery kind of popped in and out of whatever was currently happening. I loved all of the characters, especially Meyer and Berko and Bina. So good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism and Addiction
joewooley's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Addiction
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