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Literary Fiction · ThoughtfulTwo Brooklyn boys and a deep friendship
The Chosen
by Chaim Potok
See it on Amazon1967Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders, two Jewish boys in 1940s Brooklyn, become friends after a baseball accident. Potok’s 1967 novel is about faith and fathers.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a thoughtful mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Friendship · Judaism · Fathers
Screen adaptation
The Chosen (1981)
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