A stunning exploration of characters shaped by the forces of history, the debut work of fiction by a National Book Foundation "5 Under 35" Honoree. Moving from modern-day Jerusalem to McCarthy-era Los Angeles to communist Prague and back again, The UnAmericans is a stunning exploration of characters shaped by the forces of history. Molly Antopol’s critically acclaimed debut will long be remembered for its "poise and gravity" (New York Times), each story "so full of heartache and humor, love and life…[it’s] as though we’re absorbing a novel’s worth of insight" (Jesmyn Ward, Salon).
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Molly Antopol delves into the complexities of identity and exile within her narratives, often exploring the experiences of Jewish characters in America. Her style is characterized by its incisiveness, raw honesty, and an acute ability to capture the subtle nuances of human connection. Antopol masterfully weaves threads of tradition, modernity, and personal history to craft stories that are both unsettling and profoundly human. Her prose is meticulously constructed, rich with subtext, inviting readers to contemplate themes of belonging and displacement.


- 2014
- 2014
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ENGLISH PEN DEBUT FICTION PRIZE LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD `The UnAmericans' is a debut story collection of great poise