For the Relief of Unbearable Urges: Stories by Nathan Englander

For the Relief of Unbearable Urges: Stories

Nathan Englander

224 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Energized, irreverent, and deliciously inventive stories from Pulitzer-nominated, bestselling author of What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank. In the collection's hilarious title story, a Hasidic man gets a special dispensation from his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.73

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