He is, of course, seen differently by all. Book was published in the '60s. A large group of Lubavitcher Hassidim set up residence in a small Iowa town. The portrait of George Washington alone is priceless. A one of a kind find.
Some parts do drag a little though.
I just finished the book, and while I was thrilled and engaged in his first three novels, this one left me with something to desire. Harris seems to have ended this book with the exact notion that he was going to write another sequel. He didn't seem to put much thought into this one, and he ruined the characters in a way that can't be repaired. It is witty, fast paced, and full of sexual innuendo. If you like Robbins work, then this is a book to read.