The Plot Against America by Philip Roth
This novel presents an alternate history where aviator-hero and rabid isolationist Charles Lindbergh is elected President in 1940, leading the United States towards fascism and anti-Semitism. The story is narrated through the perspective of a working-class Jewish family in Newark, New Jersey, experiencing the political shift and its terrifying consequences. The narrative explores themes of prejudice, fear, patriotism, and family bonds under the shadow of a fascist regime.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 12th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 21st on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 503rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- What Is the Best Work of American Fiction of the Last 25 Years? (New York Times)
- 50 Memorable Books from 50 Years of Books to Remember (The New York Public Library)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)