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The Plot Against America
Philip Roth · historical fiction
Alternate America where Lindbergh wins the presidency (SAH Prize 2005).
About this historical novel
The Plot Against America by Philip Roth is historical fiction set around 1940–1942 in the World War II era period with key settings including Newark, United States. Alternate America where Lindbergh wins the presidency (SAH Prize 2005).
On HisFic we tag it under 1. Literary historical fiction and 8. Time-slip & dual timeline so you can pair it with similar story types. Recurring themes include fascism, family, and fear. It also appears on our prize-winner shelf—useful if you like critically recognized historical novels.
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Plot summary
Alternate America where Lindbergh wins the presidency (SAH Prize 2005).
Awards
- ★ Society of American Historians Prize for Historical Fiction · 2005 (winner)
Biennial US prize (formerly James Fenimore Cooper Prize) for historical fiction on an American subject.
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Regions & places
North America
Newark · United States
Themes
- fascism
- family
- fear
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