The Ministry of Special Cases by Nathan Englander

The Ministry of Special Cases

Nathan Englander

339 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In the heart of Argentina’s Dirty War, Kaddish Poznan struggles with a son who won’t accept him; strives for a wife who forever saves him; and spends his nights protecting the good name of a community that denies his existence--and denies a checke...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 75%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.67

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