The Plot Against America by Philip Roth

*The Plot Against America* by Philip Roth is an alternate history novel that imagines a 1940s America where aviator Charles Lindbergh, an isolationist with fascist sympathies, becomes President. Under his leadership, anti-Semitic policies grow, and America's democratic values are threatened. The story follows a Jewish family in New Jersey as they navigate increasing hostility, fear, and political upheaval. Through their perspective, the novel explores themes of paranoia, resilience, and the fragility of democracy in the face of fascism. It’s a tense reflection on how history might have diverged under different leadership.