Snow in August A Novel
Snow in August by Pete Hamill is a reprint edition published by Little, Brown on June 11, 2013. This novel is set in Brooklyn in 1947, a time when war veterans have returned home and Jackie Robinson is on the verge of making history as a Dodger. The story centers around an eleven-year-old Irish Catholic boy named Michael Devlin, who forms an unlikely friendship with a lonely rabbi from Prague. Their bond unfolds against the backdrop of a close-knit working-class neighborhood, exploring themes of cultural heritage and the complexities of urban life.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the dynamics of friendship and prejudice, as Michael learns from the rabbi about ancient wisdom while also introducing him to the nuances of American life, particularly baseball. The novel captures the challenges they face from a local gang of anti-Semitic toughs, highlighting the societal tensions of the era. With 384 pages, this edition offers a deeply affecting portrayal of old New York, making it a significant exploration of cultural intersections and the human spirit amidst adversity.
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Brooklyn, 1947. The war veterans have come home. Jackie Robinson is about to become a Dodger. And in one close-knit working-class neighborhood, an eleven-year-old Irish Catholic boy named Michael Devlin has just made friends with a lonely rabbi from Prague.
Snow in August is the story of that unlikely friendship — and of how the neighborhood reacts to it. For Michael, the rabbi opens a window to ancient learning and lore that rival anything in Captain Marvel. For the rabbi, Michael illuminates the everyday mysteries of America, including the strange language of baseball. But like their hero Jackie Robinson, neither can entirely escape from the swirling prejudices of the time. Terrorized by a local gang of anti-Semitic Irish toughs, Michael and the rabbi are caught in an escalating spiral of hate for which there’s only one way out — a miracle….
Deeply affecting and wonderfully evocative of old New York, Snow in August is a brilliant fable for our time and all time — and another triumphfor Pete Hamill.
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