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The Final Solution by Michael Chabon
The Final Solution by Michael Chabon
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The Final Solution: A Story of Detection
By Michael Chabon
A haunting, elegantly crafted novella that reimagines the classic detective story through the lens of history and compassion. In this literary homage to Arthur Conan Doyle, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Michael Chabon delivers a suspenseful tale set in wartime England, where mystery, memory, and moral reckoning converge.
Book Synopsis
In 1944, an aging, unnamed detective—long retired and now tending bees in the English countryside—is drawn into one final case. A mute Jewish refugee boy named Linus Steinman arrives with a parrot that recites cryptic strings of German numbers. When a murder occurs and the parrot vanishes, the old man agrees to help—but only to find the bird. As the mystery unfolds, Chabon subtly reveals a deeper, more devastating truth behind the numbers, touching on the horrors of the Holocaust and the limits of logic in the face of human tragedy.
Perfect For
- Fans of literary fiction and historical mysteries
- Readers of Sherlock Holmes pastiches and detective classics
- Those interested in WWII-era fiction with emotional depth
- Book clubs exploring themes of memory, trauma, and justice
Praise & Recognition
“A short, suspenseful tale of compassion and wit… a brilliant homage.”
—Amazon Editorial Review“A masterfully written novella… exploring themes of loss, memory, and moral ambiguity.”
—New Book Recommendation“On par with the best, most tightly written sections of Chabon’s last novel.”
—The New York Times Book Review
About the Author
Michael Chabon is the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Wonder Boys, and The Yiddish Policemen’s Union. Known for his genre-blending narratives and lyrical prose, Chabon’s work explores themes of identity, history, and storytelling with unmatched imagination.
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- The Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Michael Chabon
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- The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King
- The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
Product Details
- Publisher: Harper Perennial
- Publication Date: November 1, 2005
- Format: Paperback / eBook / Audiobook
- ISBN: 9780060777104
- Pages: 131