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Book Reviews of The Chosen

The Chosen
The Chosen
Author: Chaim Potok
ISBN-13: 9780030556289
ISBN-10: 0030556287
Publication Date: 7/1967
Pages: 482
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: The Ballantine Publishing
Book Type: Hardcover
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18 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed The Chosen on
Helpful Score: 4
This was a wonderful book about two Jewish boys during the time of WW II. It shows the struggles of a young man trying to come to terms with his own goals and desires and the expectations of his family, while emphasizing the value of friendship and the ability to overcome differences in beliefs.
ATraveler avatar reviewed The Chosen on + 193 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Excellent book. At points a emotional rollercoaster -- cried, angry at the father's way, etc. Opened a door to a world I am not familar with. Some of the dialog lost me, not knowing Yiddish or Hebrew. Most of the time it was explained but not always. Definitely worth the time to read.
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Helpful Score: 2
I just re-read this book and loved it again. I first read it in 1968 - Yikes! Anyway it is still a really interesting peek into a life style that many of us know little about. And if you think its dated just drive through the Mintwood section of Brooklyn!
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Helpful Score: 2
An amazing, absorbing book. The characterization is flawless and the story is fascinating.
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Helpful Score: 2
Fabulous book! I was disappointed when it ended!
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Helpful Score: 1
LOVED this book! It gives a rare view into Jewish culture and life. I was intrigued and educated all at once.
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Helpful Score: 1
This book starts a little slow and has a few slow spots throughout. But the ending and the message is so worth the read!
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Helpful Score: 1
Very good, sensitive book. Author an award winner
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A story of fathers and sons. This book was selected for One Book Arizona. If I didn't already have a hard back copy, I wouldn't give this one up. It's truly a book to be kept and loved and read again.
merrytranslator avatar reviewed The Chosen on + 68 more book reviews
I found this book really interesting, and touching.
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Very good book.
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This book is one to read when you are looking for a "good story" to fall in love with.
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One of the best books I read all year
suzsees avatar reviewed The Chosen on + 14 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book as much because it gave me insight into the world of Jewish-American culture as that the story was well written. It was a page-turner for me.
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Excellent. Informative and educational.
debontheweb avatar reviewed The Chosen on + 18 more book reviews
I read this book in college. It gave a real life feel of what life for these Jewish people entailed.
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Good for Jewish fellows!
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I've heard this book is good, and I enjoyed the first chapter, but I decided to move on to other books.