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The Chosen

The Chosen

Historical FictionJudaism
Pages
416
Published
1997
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1940s Brooklyn, two Jewish teenagers from vastly different religious backgrounds form an unlikely friendship after a baseball accident. This story explores their bond as they navigate their distinct worlds, challenging their beliefs and understanding of faith, family, and tradition. It's a moving look at how deep connections can bridge even the widest divides.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingEmotionalReflective
Coming of AgeFamily SagaFish Out of Water

Genres

Historical Fiction Judaism Literary Fiction

About the author

C
Chaim Potok

Chaim Potok (February 17, 1929 – July 23, 2002) was an American author, novelist, playwright, editor and rabbi. Of the more than dozen novels he authored, his first book The Chosen (1967), was listed on The New York Times’ bestseller list for 39 weeks and sold more than 3,400,000 copies and which was adapted into a well-received 1981 feature film by the same title.

Characters

Danny SaundersProtagonist
All characters in The Chosen