The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon
In an alternate reality where Jewish refugees found sanctuary in Alaska during World War II, the book follows a homicide detective in the Yiddish-speaking metropolis of Sitka as he investigates the murder of a former chess prodigy. The detective's quest takes him from the city's seedy underbelly to the highest echelons of power, and he uncovers a vast conspiracy that threatens the very existence of the Jewish homeland in Alaska. The novel is a blend of detective fiction, alternate history, and Jewish humor.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 81st on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
- 25 Books to Read Before you Die: 21st Century (Powell's Books)
- Nebula Award (Nebula Awards)
- Hugo Award for Best Novel (Hugo Awards)
- Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (Locus Awards)
- The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time (Time)