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holmstead's review against another edition
4.0
So, when I picked up this book and the opening sentence is: "I was looking at internet porn when the rabbi opened my door..." how could I NOT snatch it up, I tell you? Another great find at my local discount bookstore. This was charming and light, funny and heartwarming. 2 main topics are discussed in this book, and it was great to learn a bit more about each. This was a fix that scratched my itch...was looking for something quick and cute. But it also provided something to the story that was not shallow or silly. I enjoyed this one very much.
winglady's review against another edition
5.0
Well-written. Captures so much of what it's like to be Jewish by tradition & heritage, but not necessarily religious.
suannelaqueur's review
2.0
Eh. Wasn't what I thought it would be. Skimmed most of it. Little too preachy and dear-diary-ish.
amielizabeth's review
3.0
Good story about the friendship between a Jewish rabbi and a gay Jewish man.
mscott's review
4.0
I thought this book was good. A story of how two different lives connect through their shared Jewish heritage yet things aren't always as they seemed. I especially enjoyed the way the author brought together the main character's last (and lasting) relationship with a seemingly chance meeting between the two and how that even outlives the other obvious relationship centered on in the book. Highly recommend.
mmz's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
menomica's review
I’m sorry the writing was so stilted I was seeing red flags so I’m cutting my losses while I’m ahead
larryschwartz's review
4.0
I got this book because it received favorable reviews, but I wonder who else among the population served by the Livingston Lord Library will read a book about a gay Jewish man's relationship with an Orthodox rabbi.
rozereads's review
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Nice story and some food for thought.