The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon
In an alternate history, a Jewish settlement in Alaska faces extinction.
Summary
The Yiddish Policemen's Union is a novel by Michael Chabon set in an alternate history in which Jewish refugees were granted a homeland in Sitka, Alaska, in 1941. The novel follows the story of Detective Meyer Landsman of the Sitka Police Department, who investigates the murder of a heroin-addicted chess prodigy. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a conspiracy that could threaten the very existence of the Jewish settlement.
Interpretation
The Yiddish Policemen's Union is a story of identity and belonging, exploring the themes of displacement, exile, and the search for a place to call home. It is a story of hope and despair, of courage and resilience, and of the power of the human spirit to survive in the face of adversity.
Who is this book for?
The Yiddish Policemen's Union is suitable for readers aged 16 and up.
Keywords
Alternate History, Jewish, Alaska, Detective, Conspiracy