Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry by Harry Kemelman

Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry

The Rabbi Small Mysteries #2

Harry Kemelman

224 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

A drunken man and a sick, aging, wealthy Jew present a crisis that interrupts Yom Kippur for Rabbi David Small, who suddenly finds himself investigating a possible murder, thanks to his pregnant wife, Miriam.

Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
informative 33%
hopeful 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.63

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