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The Yiddish Policemen’s Union

By Michael Chabon
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The Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Michael Chabon is a gripping mystery set in a fictional universe where a large Jewish settlement exists in Alaska. The story follows Meyer Landsman, a world-weary detective investigating a murder that leads him into a complex web of intrigue and conspiracy. Combining a noir atmosphere with alternative history, the novel explores themes of identity and redemption.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of alternate history and intricate detective stories. This gripping tale, set in a richly imagined Jewish settlement in Alaska, provides a unique blend of noir mystery and speculative fiction. Its complex characters and witty prose will captivate readers who appreciate a mix of suspense and thought-provoking themes.

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The Yiddish Policemen’s Union

The brilliantly original new novel from Michael Chabon, author of THE ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY and WONDER BOYS.

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The brilliantly original new novel from Michael Chabon, author of The Adventures of Kavalier & Clay and Wonder Boys.

What if, as Franklin Roosevelt once proposed, Alaska—and not Israel—had become the homeland for the Jews after the Second World War? In Michael Chabon’s Yiddish-speaking ‘Alyeska’, Orthodox gangs in side-curls and knee breeches roam the streets of Sitka, where Detective Meyer Landsman discovers the corpse of a heroin-addled chess prodigy in the flophouse Meyer calls home.

Marionette strings stretch back to the hands of charismatic Rebbe Gold, leader of a sect that seems to have drawn its mission statement from the Cosa Nostra. Meyer is determined to unsnarl the meaning behind the murder, even if that means surrendering his badge and his dignity to the chief of Sitka’s homicide unit—his fearsome ex-wife Bina.

A novel of colossal ambition and heart, The Yiddish Policemen’s Union interweaves a homage to the stylish menace of 1940s film noir with a bittersweet fable of identity, home, and faith.

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Michael Chabon's The Yiddish Policemen’s Union has been praised for its cleverness and smart, playful language, celebrating Chabon as a masterful writer who infuses his novel with humour and imagination. Critics highlight the novel's unique blend of detective noir and alternate history, with vibrant characters and engaging storytelling capturing readers' attention. The novel's intricate world-building, combined with its gripping mystery and lively style, has been noted for providing pure narrative pleasure. Chabon is lauded for his ability to create a richly detailed and authentically imagined universe, drawing comparisons to legendary literary detective plots and offering an entertaining and substantial reading experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007150939

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperPerennial

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Michael Chabon is the author of two collections of stories for adults, 'A Model World' and 'Werewolves in their Youth'; a children's book, 'Summerland'; the novels 'The Mysteries of Pittsburgh', 'Wonder Boys' (which has been made into a film) and 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay' (winner of the Pulitzer Prize); and the short story 'The Final Solution'. He co-wrote the screenplay for Spiderman 2. His short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, GQ, Esquire and Playboy. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their four children.

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