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I was very disappointed in this book. I had heard so much about it, but I really did not enjoy it. I found the premise interesting, but I found the writing confusing and the characters unengaging. I wound up skipping to the end to see what happened, but I don't really recommend it.
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The creative premise of this book really pulled me in completely (instead of Israel being created after WWII, the Jewish people are given a temporary "country" in Alaska) and was quite a robust hanger to hang this story on. A really good detective, mystery story, packed with wonderfully drawn characters, interesting places and a fun created language. A twisty-turny plot which was inventive and surprising to the end.
My edition of the book has an interview with Chabon, a story about Chabon traveli ...more
My edition of the book has an interview with Chabon, a story about Chabon traveli ...more
Plot was all right; I love the prose. And the yiddish. Yiddish is fun.
Jun 08, 2010
Allie
marked it as to-read
Jul 29, 2010
Sandy
marked it as to-read
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Emily
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Rudy
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