Can you recommend some well - known works in modern Jewish fiction?

Sure. 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union' by Michael Chabon is quite well - known. It's a detective story set in an alternate universe where the Jews settled in Alaska instead of Israel. It combines elements of noir with Jewish culture and history.

One well - known Jewish fiction novel is 'The Chosen' by Chaim Potok. It tells the story of two Jewish boys growing up in Brooklyn with different religious outlooks. Another is 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman, which is a unique graphic novel presenting the Holocaust through the use of animals. 'My Name Is Asher Lev' by Chaim Potok is also great. It explores the conflict between an artist's calling and his religious upbringing.

One famous Jewish horror novel is 'The Golem' which often explores themes related to Jewish folklore and the creation of a powerful, sometimes menacing, artificial being. It has elements of horror as the golem's power can be both a protection and a threat.

One of the well - known 'the jewish war novel' is 'Exodus' by Leon Uris. It vividly depicts the story of the founding of the State of Israel, with elements of the Jewish struggle and the war for independence.

One well - known Jewish graphic novel is 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman. It tells the story of his father's experiences during the Holocaust in a unique and powerful way, using animals to represent different groups. Another is 'Persepolis' which, while more about Iranian culture, also has elements related to the Jewish experience in the context of the Middle East. And 'The Rabbi's Cat' is also quite popular, which offers a humorous and thought - provoking look at Jewish life and culture in Algeria.

Then there's '1984' by George Orwell. It's a modern subject fiction that warns about totalitarianism. The story shows how the individual is crushed under a repressive regime, with themes like surveillance, propaganda, and the loss of privacy being central to the work.

One well - known work is 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R. R. Martin. It has a complex world full of political intrigue, war, and morally grey characters. Another is 'The First Law' trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. It features anti - heroes and a world filled with violence and power struggles.

I'm not sure of a very large number, but there might be some local works that are popular in the area. You could try looking in local bookstores in Hobart or asking local librarians.

One very popular queer fiction is 'Call Me By Your Name' by André Aciman. It beautifully portrays a passionate summer romance between two men. The story is set in Italy and the vivid descriptions of the setting add to the overall atmosphere of the relationship.

One famous Brooklyn fiction work is 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' by Betty Smith. It tells the story of a young girl growing up in the tenements of Brooklyn, showing the poverty, the family dynamics, and the hope in that environment.