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
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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 210 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 66%
sad 50%
challenging 33%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.61

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