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Gripping alternate history of Lindbergh's presidency and its consequences.

This book is a must-read for those who are captivated by alternate history narratives that explore the impact of political decisions on individual lives. Through the eyes of a young Jewish boy in Newark, Philip Roth crafts a chilling tale of fear and uncertainty as America falls under the control of a president with anti-Semitic beliefs. With its striking parallels to contemporary politics, this book offers a thought-provoking reflection on the fragility of democracy and the dangers of populist leaders. Prepare to be gripped from beginning to end by the haunting and unsettling atmosphere created by Roth's masterful storytelling.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Plot Against America

Regular price RM21.93 MYR RM14.49 MYR 34% off
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ISBN: 9780099478560
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction

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'He captures better than anyone the collision of public and private, the intrusion of history into the skin, the pores of every individual alive' Guardian 'Though on the morning after the election disbelief prevailed, especially among the pollsters, by the next everybody seemed to understand everything...' When celebrity aviator, Charles A. Lindbergh, wins the 1940 presidential election on the slogan of 'America First', fear invades every Jewish household. Not only has Lindbergh blamed the Jews for pushing America towards war with Germany, he has negotiated an 'understanding' with the Nazis promising peace between the two nations. Growing up in the 'ghetto' of Newark, Philip Roth recounts his childhood caught in the stranglehold of this counterfactual nightmare. As America sinks into its own dark metamorphosis and Jewish families are torn apart, fear and uncertainty spread. Who really is President Lindbergh? And to what end has he hijacked America? 'Many passages in The Plot Against America echo feelings voiced today by vulnerable Americans - immigrants and minorities as alarmed by Trump's election as the Jews of Newark are frightened by Lindbergh's' New Yorker **ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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Gripping alternate history of Lindbergh's presidency and its consequences.

This book is a must-read for those who are captivated by alternate history narratives that explore the impact of political decisions on individual lives. Through the eyes of a young Jewish boy in Newark, Philip Roth crafts a chilling tale of fear and uncertainty as America falls under the control of a president with anti-Semitic beliefs. With its striking parallels to contemporary politics, this book offers a thought-provoking reflection on the fragility of democracy and the dangers of populist leaders. Prepare to be gripped from beginning to end by the haunting and unsettling atmosphere created by Roth's masterful storytelling.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.