A review by faethverity
Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry by Harry Kemelman

informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I really loved the first book in this series, but I think I'm not the target audience for the series as a whole. The shape of the mysteries are mostly setup, a couple chapters of figuring out who the murderer is, and one chapter of ending. It feels like too much throat clearing to me, not enough mystery. But these books have a good smattering of Jewish religion and philosophy in comparison with the secular Christian community, which I always find enjoyable and fascinating.