Tuesday the Rabbi Saw Red

A Rabbi Small Mystery, Book 5

By: Harry Kemelman

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

With his Rabbi Small mysteries, acclaimed author Harry Kemelman has made the best-seller lists every day of the week! The adventures of the unassuming Rabbi are hailed by critics and fans for their wit, wisdom, and the unparalleled logic of one of the world’s most unusual sleuths. On Tuesday, Rabbi David Small takes a break from the Barnard’s Crossing pulpit to teach a course on Jewish Thought at a small community college. But he soon discovers that all is not idyllic behind the ivy-covered walls. When a bomb goes off in the dean’s office, the peaceful campus mood is shattered. Soon everyone - from professors and students to the indefatigable rabbi himself - is suspected of murder. Personally approved for this unabridged recording by the author’s estate, veteran narrator George Guidall brings all the characters to life as Rabbi Small ensures that murder doesn’t make the grade.

©1973 Harr y Kemelman (P)1998 Recorded Books

Tuesday the Rabbi saw Red

Well written and an excellent story. I would definitely listen to this story again and again.

Wonderful series

This is a good story, filled with interesting characters, plot twists, and Talmudic dissertation. Highly recommended.

Old now--but still wonderful!

I read all this series years ago when they were written, and they still seem relevant. Of course cell phones, DNA and computer hacking are not part of them--but the mysteries are ok (this one was too easy to figure out, though). But don't let that put you off--the mystery is fun--and had twists and turns. But what makes this series outstanding is the deep look into human character, spiritual needs and an amazing explanation of Judaism--which is given with quite understandable human explanations that make some of the traditions and rituals have so much meaning. This is a book--indeed an entire series--not to be missed if you want more than just sex, violence and fast car chases! This is a mystery series with depth.

<3

I love this series! The narrator is very good and gives a very real voice to Rabbi Small.

George Guigall is the best narrator.

Guigall is such a performer not just a narrator. Give him a good story like Kemelmans and you have a movie in your minds eye

Extremely Enjoyable

Delightful book. Likable protagonist. Interesting ancillary characters. Satisfying ending. Very good interweaving of Judaism into the story. Although this is my first Kemelman book, it certainly won’t be the last.

Skipped Chapters

I enjoyed what I was able to listen to before the notification that it was being removed. I can only assume maybe the current climate and the topic in the book is the reason for it being removed. I had to skip to the end to find out who did the crime! On to the next one.

Still a Good Read!

What made the experience of listening to Tuesday the Rabbi Saw Red the most enjoyable?

I read the the Rabbi Small books when they were first written years ago. To have these available was like visiting an old friend, nostalgic but still of great worth. The mystery is fun and not as easy to guess as you might think. But more importantly, I beleive, is the peek into the ordinary life of a jewish community, its values and its shortcomings and how it grapples with change. It is still very relevant.

Have you listened to any of George Guidall’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Guidall's performance, as always, was excellent. As I have told my friends, he could read a tax return and it would keep me interested.

Any additional comments?

The material feels a little dated, especially police procedures, which border on unbelievable but the story is worth it.

Clever Interesting Story

Rabbi Small's traditional insight is combined with Vietnam era student protests. Fewer arguments with the Temple congregation

My favorite so far…

It was good to see the Rabbi in an education setting and, via conversations with his wife Miriam, to see him grow personally through self-insight. Miriam is my favorite character as she confronts rather than chiding and they listen to each other. As they come to an understanding, they end up relaxing & smiling, having moved together in
their life journey. The best thing in this book in the series was being away from the male congregants who whine, complain, gossip, & scheme—especially against Rabbi Small! In Gentile communities, it is often the women who are painted with these characteristics…so…a nice change and yet very tiresome :-[