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Summary: The true Chosen
Review: David Malter, Rueven's father, asks rethorically why the Hasidict Sect of the Saunders believe their Tzadikkim (religious leaders and holy men) must carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. In Jewish mythos, there are Tzadiks who do this, and they are the unselfish people of the world. I would not go so far as to say that Danny or his father are the Tzadiks I believe in, however they have taken on the pain of the world by choice. They see suffering and feel it as well, healing as best they can with Religion.Yet look closer, and you can see that the Chosen one is not Danny. He is a Tzadik because he was made to be one. There is another who is a Tzadik because he is needed to be one. His name is Rueven Malter.
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Summary: ALright, but inaccurate
Review: Overall a very good book. But there is no Hasidic sect that has a tradition of silence.
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Summary: Totally BORING!!!!!!!
Review: I had to read this book for my Honors Social Sudies class but everyone hated the book with so much passion that the teacher said we didn't have to finish it. I, however, am one of those people who can't stand not finishing a book once it's started, so I strugled through the ending. This book is basically meaningless, confusing, and most of all BORING!!! All there is is all these Jewish tems I didn't get, and the book basically went no where fast and was pointless. I don't mean to disrespect any Jews out there, I just don't get the Jewish termenology. What is a Tora anyway??? Well that's basiclaly it except I think everyone but Jewish people should avoid this book!!!!
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Summary: Modern classic
Review: I first read this book more than 25 years ago, and it still resonates with me. The characters and the world they inhabit are spellbinding.
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Summary: A novel that captures how a father-son relationship can be!
Review: The Chosen is an astonishing novel that describes how a father-son relationship can be important in life. This novel reminds me of a book I read in school called A River Runs Through It but this book has sort of a different twist. I feel that you learn a lot knowing how much pressure the main character Reuven had to go through with his father's health problem and a weird relationship between his new friend Danny and his estranged father. Also, how both fathers emphasize on studying their religion Talmud can be to their future career. Although this book is truly exceptional, sometimes I find it difficult to understand their Jewish history and religion. But overall, I would recommend anyone to read this novel because it's an impressive story you won't forget.
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Summary: I found this book to be very inspirational.
Review: Chaim Potok wrote one of the most memorable books I have ever read. "The Chosen" clearly displays the effect of religion on teenagers. The two main characters, Danny Saunders and Reuven Malter, meet during the most unusual of circumstances. Danny actually injured Reuven while playing in a baseball game. Throughout the years, they developed a long-lasting friendship. The respect and devotion they show towards one another display the coming of age of two young men. This novel is perfect for anyone who enjoys reading about the importance of maturing over time.
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Summary: The symbolism is incredible
Review: This book is an overall incredible novel. However, what struck me about it was its symbolism. You can look at one page alone and find up to 50 references about eyes, vision, or something having to do with the two of those. I have read the book many times and continue to be mesmerized.
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Summary: A wonderful story about two boys
Review: " The Chosen" is a delightful book about two jewish boys. Reuven Malter is a Orthodox Jew and Danny Saunders is a Hasidic Jew. The two boys meet while playing a game of baseball, Danny hits Reuven in the head with the baseball. When Danny comes to visit Reuven at the hospital, they become closed friends. Even though their religion beliefs are so different. The Hasidic Jew is more extreme than the Orthodox Jew. While the two boys attending Hirsch College, Reuven's father make a Zionist speech in Madison Square Garden about how Jews should build their capital in Palestine. Danny's father find out about the speech and forbids Danny from seeing Reuven. Reb Saunders is anti-Zionist. While the relationship suffers, Reuven's father has a heart attack. Danny, the son of a Tzaddik, an Othodox Rabbi, must make a choice that can effect him for the rest of his natural life.
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Summary: Terrific!!! A-1
Review: This book is terrific. It's about two boys, both Jewish, who meet in not-so friendly circumstaces. It really appealed to be because, being a very observant jew, I can relate to both of them. Its a good read.
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Summary: The book was enjoyable and an eye opening experience.
Review: "The Chosen" is a book that I typically would not read. It has subtle ways of making you think about what happens in a religion that can also be split. I enjoyed the relationship between the two main characters, I felt they grew through time. They both gave eachother what the other needed
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