kerisreads 's review for:

The Chosen by Chaim Potok

3.0

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A peek into another world, one I was wholely unfamiliar with despite having some vague knowledge of its existence. Though I often got annoyed by his word choice and overly repetitive and overt language, I understand why the story itself has become a classic. Despite having very little action and characters that aren't exactly endearing, it still keeps you interested for the sake of learning about the world itself and pondering Danny's strange dilemma in light of his unusual friendship with Reuven. Not one I particularly want to read again, but one I am glad I took on.