Call the Police!(men's Union)

Michael Chabon. That is all that needs to be said, but to further my observations, I will write more. His way with words astounds me. There is a certain air of fierceness behind his phrases. His sentences are delicate strings of words that tug at the very strings of your heart, and in the end, rip them out. The Yiddish Policemen's Union is an inspirational story about a washed up Jewish police officer trying to pull his life together. Meyer Landsman is not only a brilliantly developed character, he is an inspiration to the eyes (while reading the book, I swear I saw his countenance appear right off the page). Chabon's words are so powerful, the book could very well get up on its own two legs and walk out the door. Because of this, one must take time to read into its symbolism (I will not give too much away, but I will mention that there is mention of a "messiah" in the book (check it out for complete analysis). Once I turned the first page, I could not stop. I became so immersed in the words that I felt as if I were right next to Landsman the entire time. Chabon wrote a masterpiece, and you really can't miss it. It is a must read that I know you will read (or, you will be missing out if you do not!). I have since bought two more of his books that I will pick up one right after the other, and surely I will buy all of his others. Chabon, you have a fanboy in me!!!!