jojojojo28 's review for:

The Chosen by Chaim Potok
4.0

Potok has produced a very well-written bildungsroman. He includes many symbols and utilizes literary devices. This book is rather interesting. The Chosen is a coming of age story about two Jewish boys, Danny Saunders and Reuven Malter. Both boys are very different. Danny wants to become a psychologist, but in order to do this, he must stand up to his father. Reuven, on the other hand, desires to become a rabbi. First, he must discover his identity and find his true self. In order to succeed in their goals, both boys suffer through many awkward positions, always trying their hardest and putting themselves out there, ready to learn new things.