Friday the Rabbi Slept Late by Harry Kemelman
Friday the Rabbi Slept Late

Harry Kemelman

Friday the Rabbi Slept Late

The Rabbi Small Mysteries #1

Harry Kemelman

208 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Rabbi David Small, the new leader of Barnard's Crossing's Jewish community, can't even enjoy his Sabbath without things getting stirred up in a most unorthodox manner: It seems a young nanny has been found strangled, less than a hundred yards from...

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Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
lighthearted 44%
informative 33%
adventurous 22%
reflective 22%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.71

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