The Ministry of Special Cases by Nathan Englander
The Ministry of Special Cases

Nathan Englander

The Ministry of Special Cases

Nathan Englander

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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