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Summary: What is this?
Review: I honestly expected this book to be an equally beautifully written sequeal as was its predecessor "the Chosen". However, I was left with a boring book that could easily be an aspriring child psychologists' handbook.
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Summary: A "must read"
Review: I only became acquainted with Chaim Potok a few years ago at which time, I read The Chosen. A wonderful book! I just finished The Promise and was surprised the sequel was just as good. I am not Jewish, but am very interested in religions of the world. By reading these books, I felt like I not only learned about the Jewish culture and religion but also read a great story.
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Summary: HELLO
Review: i read the chosen 2 years ago. i feel it was the best book i have ever read. the way it depicts danny. the chassid, truley dazzels me. most of my couins are like him, and i feel like danny. when im at there house or just around them way to go chaim, u made a master peice
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Summary: Read this book now!
Review: I read The Chosen in 7th grade for school, and when I read The Promise for the first time a year later, I thought The Chosen was the better novel. Now in 10th grade, I've reread them both and comr to the conclusion that despite the fact that they are about the same characters, they are so differt that it is hard to compare them, and anyways, both are amazingly weel writtin and deeply touching novels. Personally, as an Orthodox Jew, I was able to recognize most of the terminology and Hebrew and Aramaic words, but when I looked at the other comments here, I saw that the majority of Gentiles could too, there where a few who had difficulty. One thing I really liked about this book is that unlike The Chosen, it deals with issues still contreversial within the Jewish community. There are many who ask the questions of Abraham Gordon and others who condem those who ask as Heretics (apikorsim). There are some who believe that the Talmud was revealed word for word at Mt. Sinai and others who follow Reuven's stance that the Talmud is Rabbinic discussions and laws derived from the Penteteuch (chumash). I liked the way that although the story is told through Reuven's eyes and he explaines his views and why he holds by them (I agree with him), Potok does not favor any particular view in this story. I think that everyone, Jew of Gentile should read this book at least once. it taught me a lot about the conflicts within Judaism.
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Summary: Comparable to "The Chosen," but not quite as good......
Review: I really enjoyed this book. The novel contains concepts that will challenge both your intellectual and emotional self, but I didn't think it had the soul that "The Chosen" possessed. Also, the book was a little irritating in that Potok kept reiterating what happened in "The Chosen," presumably so that those who hadn't read "The Chosen" would understand what was happening. I can understand that, but for someone who read the first novel in the series, it was quite aggravating. Thankfully, this happened infrequently.
For sure, this book is worth reading. The few negatives I found are far outweighed by all the positives contained in this work. This novel has heart and Potok has done a service to us all.....
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Summary: Comparable to "The Chosen," but not quite as good......
Review: I really enjoyed this book. The novel contains concepts that will challenge both your intellectual and emotional self, but I didn't think it had the soul that "The Chosen" possessed. Also, the book was a little irritating in that Potok kept reiterating what happened in "The Chosen," presumably so that those who hadn't read "The Chosen" would understand what was happening. I can understand that, but for someone who read the first novel in the series, it was quite aggravating. Thankfully, this happened infrequently.
For sure, this book is worth reading. The few negatives I found are far outweighed by all the positives contained in this work. This novel has heart and Potok has done a service to us all.....
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Summary: Excellent sequel to The Chosen
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Although I liked The Chosen better, this is also a very powerful work by a literally genius. The Promise continues with the lives of Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders during their college years. Reuven pursues his Rabbinical ordination at the Hirsch Yeshiva while Danny studies Psychology at the university. Potok's inclusion of Michael in the book brings Danny and Reuven even closer and helps each to use the skills they have been acquiring throughout their the course of the two books. If you have read The Chosen, this is a must. David ben Ami
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Summary: A great book by a great writer, thought-provoking
Review: I was a student at the University of Pittsburgh in its writing program when I took a hard cover copy of The Promise to a program where Chaim Potok was speaking about Davida's Harp, and I know I must have thrown him back when I asked him to sign it. He is a slight, gentle, soft-soken man, and he had noticed me taking notes as he spoke. "Is this your favorite of my books?" he asked me. I nodded my head, and he did sign The Chosen. Truly, the book had troubled me, because it's a troubling world and Mr. Potok's book lifted the veil of false expectancies for me, a young Jewish woman who expected the community of Judiasm to be without vices and a safe place. In truth it is full of people who are very much like others everywhere, the same motives, insecurities and yes, sometimes even unsavory characters. I have grown up to become an author myself, and my greatest hope is that one day, someone like the girl I was will become troubled by one of my books. Read it for it's insight. It's about people. All people.
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Summary: Chaim Potok's Best Work.
Review: If you read "The Chosen," then you'll like "The Promise" even more. In this best-selling sequel to his most famous book, Potok develops his characters amazingly well, allowing each to flourish as individuals. This is a book bound to become a classic, and one that everyone is talking about. So if you need a great book to read, one that will keep you thoroughly excited, this is the book for you!
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Summary: A fine sequel to THE CHOSEN
Review: In THE PROMISE, Potok further develops the characters from THE CHOSEN; they remain true to their younger selves while reflecting a growing maturity and complexity. The fascinating exploration of religious intellectualism and its perils continues as well. At the same time, Potok introduces elements readers may not expect; these themes unwind with power, conviction, and authenticity. If you liked THE CHOSEN, be sure to read THE PROMISE.
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