Do they understand the immediacy of the crisis?. [+ of]

他们明白危机的紧迫性吗？

The books that result have intensity and a fascinating immediacy, far beyond that of ordinary narrative.

结果写出来的书情节紧张，矛盾冲突强烈,令人欲罢不能,效果与使用普通的叙事手法大为不同。