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For the Relief of Unbearable Urges

Nathan Englander
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For the Relief of Unbearable Urges

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1999

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Nathan Englander

For the Relief of Unbearable Urges

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

205

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Nathan Englander's For the Relief of Unbearable Urges garners praise for its vivid storytelling, unique plots, and deep insight into Jewish-American life. Critics laud Englander's command of language and empathetic character portrayals. However, some find the pacing uneven and a few stories less compelling than others, though the collection overall remains impactful and thought-provoking.

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Who Should Read For the Relief of Unbearable Urges?

Readers who enjoy exploring Jewish culture, morality, and human complexity will find Nathan Englander's For the Relief of Unbearable Urges captivating. Comparable to works like Philip Roth's Goodbye, Columbus and Saul Bellow's Herzog, this collection offers poignant, witty, and thought-provoking stories that examine modern life through a unique lens.

Book Details
Pages

205

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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