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Liked It “The Promise circles around the growing debate of Judaism in post-WWII Brooklyn, where many Jews (mostly Hasidic) have moved. Their influx changed the nature of Jewish theology in the yeshiva schools and seminaries, namely, bending it in a more extreme conservative direction. Reuven Matler, who...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I hated this book so much that I stopped reading before the end. I have to disagree with the other reviews on it so far. I loved The Chosen and that's why I decided to read this book, but it was horrible. If you're a nasty Freud lover, then you'll love this book, but otherwise, STAY AWAY!!!!!!!” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The Promise circles around the growing debate of Judaism in post-WWII Brooklyn, where many Jews (mostly Hasidic) have moved. Their influx changed the nature of Jewish theology in the yeshiva schools and seminaries, namely, bending it in a more extreme conservative direction. Reuven Matler, who considered himself conservative, is being shoved out by the more ultra-orthodox but is not willing to accept the answers of the liberals. In other words, he's now a misfit. But sticking to his guns may mean his teachers will deny him the opportunity to be rabbi. On the other hand, conforming to his teachers may limit him from ministering to a boy on the brink of being admitted into a mental institution.
hgoodman wrote this review Wednesday, November 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Potok writes generously about his characters, giving us glimpses into the influences of theology. This book is excellent for portraying the struggles of faith. I'd recommend it for anyone who feels caught in the middle.
It was also fun to read upon immediately returning from Israel, where two Jews took the time to help me begin to understand the nuances of different beliefs within Judaism. This book complemented what they taught me and gave me further understanding.”
“Not as good as The Chose (which I loved). Parts of it are very painful to read. However, Chaim Potok is a wonderful writer. ”
Heather L wrote this review Tuesday, October 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“seminal book on the subject matter. his prose is delicious.”
david s wrote this review Thursday, September 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wonderful book. Not as good as the chosen, but Potok's characters are still powerful. Great appreciation of Juaism.”
Mary O wrote this review Monday, June 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“In a sequel to The Choosen, Potok reintroduces us to the characters of the first book, following their developement as young men, who's lives once again come together. Not as vibriant to me as the Choosen, but still a very good book, revealing Judaic life .”
Bennnc63 wrote this review Wednesday, November 26 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved it.”
Jo Perry wrote this review Tuesday, June 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Just as good as the first novel. The boys have grown up and have new challenges ahead of them.”
Andrea G wrote this review Tuesday, May 27 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I didn't like this one as much as I liked The Chosen and My name is Asher Lev.”
Kimberly L wrote this review Wednesday, March 5 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I hated this book so much that I stopped reading before the end. I have to disagree with the other reviews on it so far. I loved The Chosen and that's why I decided to read this book, but it was horrible. If you're a nasty Freud lover, then you'll love this book, but otherwise, STAY AWAY!!!!!!!”
Tacy S wrote this review Saturday, December 15 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Potok's sequel to "The Chosen" is every bit as good as its predecessor and more ambitious. The tensions between religious and secular sensibilities that formed the background of "The Chosen" are dealt with more explicitly in this book. This book with its plea for understanding and compassion between persons of different worldviews has a special relevance in the post-911 world. ”
bmv wrote this review Tuesday, October 23 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
