A review by jlye
The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

I appreciated the alternate history and world building, however, the pacing was uneven and it took me a while to get into the story. Part way through I started losing interest in the mystery and I found myself just reading words on a page without really engaging with what was happening.