Most people have not read the original Tevye the Milkman. I am reading it now, but its a bit tough as it doesnt translate well into english (Tevye is always quoting some biblical quotes and its doesnt work so well in english). I do not read Yiddish so I must use the english translation
When I quoted Fiddler on the Roof I was refering to the musical, but the thread was about books so I sort of interchanged them.
I never advocated reading them, I only brought up Chaim Potak and Philip roth because you said we cannot say lashon harah about a book. I made an assumption you would not like either one of them (Or for that matter Fiddler on the Roof which is the most famous portrayal of frum life which i didnt think you would like either)