The Plot Against America

Interesting Facts

• The book presents an alternative history where Charles Lindbergh, a famous aviator and isolationist, becomes the U.S. president instead of Franklin Roosevelt.
• The novel explores the theme of anti-Semitism in America and shows how Lindbergh's policies lead to increased discrimination and violence against Jewish families.
• The main characters, the Roth family, are a fictional version of the author's own family, giving the narrative an autobiographical touch.
• The book raises questions about the fragility of democracy and the dangers of populism, making it relevant to various historical periods.
• Philip Roth uses real historical figures and events, blending them with fictional elements to create a believable and unsettling world.