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| Plot Summary of One Fine Day the Rabbi Bought a Cross |
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Rabbi David Small is an unassuming hero in the murder mystery genre. In "One Fine Day The Rabbi Bought a Cross," Harry Kemelman once more entertains his fans with a riveting storyline in typical fashion. In this episode, the Rabbi is in Israel, hoping to have a pleasure trip to the Holy Land without interruption. Alas, Jordan, the son of his good friends the Goodmans, has been charged with murder. Thankfully, Rabbi Small is on hand to investigate. Jordan had embraced some controversial fundamentalist religious beliefs and this has gotten him into serious trouble. Kemelman is right at home here as he brings to fore great Talmudic logic (for which he's known) and American common sense. This series began in the Sixties with "Friday the Rabbi Slept Late," progressing through the days of the week and beyond. Clever and insightful, this series is not only timely but pertinent.
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Bill Hobbs, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Tone of story
- very upbeat
How difficult to spot villain?
- Difficult, but some clues given
Time/era of story:
- 1980's-1999
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime Thriller
Yes
Murder Mystery (killer unknown)
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- religious figure
Age:
- 40's-50's
How much violence does he/she use?
- none
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Asia/Pacific
Yes
Asian country:
- Israel
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
How many deaths?
- 1
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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