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Summary: Too bad it's an AUDIO book
Review: The material of this book appears to be interesting, and the novel would probably be quite enjoyable. But the audio tape is greatly damaged by the breathless, over dramatic style of Ms. Bilger, the reader. Often emphasizing the wrong word or the wrong syllable, Ms. Bilger distorts the meaning of the text to the point where this listener could not even make it though the first tape!
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Summary: A book for women and well worth it
Review: At the risk of sounding sexist, I think this is a fine novel which will appeal to women of all ages. It is finely written, and thought provoking, and has all the real flavour of biblical times and places. But it is a novel of women, written by a woman, and in my opinion with the intention to be appealing to women.I sought out the relevant passages in my Bible, and there they were, just the bare bones of the story as Dinah suggests at the beginning of her narrative. But let me stress, this is the author's FICTIONAL fleshing out of that tale, and to all of those who may be looking for more, you will not find it. What you will find is a riveting tale of women living and loving in difficult times, but coping with humour and wit and grace. It is a very entertaining novel, and I recommend it.
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Summary: I never wanted it to end
Review: I loved this book. At first I thought all the names were going to be a problem, but I soon was emersed in the lives of the women of the red tent. All women should read this book and then pass it on to all your friends. I just ordered three copies to send to my friends as a summer reading gift. You have to read this book!!!!!
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Summary: The Red Tent
Review: A "biblical story" of birthing and bleeding. Very little description of landscape, home, geography. Lots on sexual activity. I quit reading after 90 pages.
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Summary: Anyway expecting Biblical accuracy will be disappointed.
Review: The Red Tent is not a book for those reader looking for fictional novels of biblical stories. Although the novel is the story of Dinah, the conflict between female-based religions and Judeo-Christianity is at the heart of the novel. Another reviewer referred to The Red Tent as a "chick" book and I would definitely agree. I think the novel does appeal more to female readers than male reader simply because a large portion of the story is about the community of women. Diamant tells an interesting and engaing story. This is a worthwhile read.
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Summary: Poetry -- simple and pure
Review: I'm certain it was the cover that drew me in at first. But by the end of the short prologue, I was hooked. And I can't even say why. Yes, it was interesting to learn the history and see how life has changed, and how others never change. But it was the poetry of the language that got me. It had the same sincere appeal that someone from another country has when speaking English, although slightly broken. The lack of ease with the language forces them to speak in heartfelt terms with direct simplicy. I just loved this book -- It will likely be one of those I read over and over as you would a poem -- finding new meaning with each reading.
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Summary: Stories from the bible don't scare me
Review: Do not let the subject matter scare you- this is not a typical rewrite from the Old Testament! Anita Shreve has done a beautiful job of writing a book on what I would call "Close to Historical Fiction". Her players are many and familiar, thank goodness for the family tree in the front. The character development takes creative license and gives a depth needed to pull off the story. Shreve weaves the story of Dinah, giving the reader (me) a personal sense of who she is. Dinah's life becomes plausible and realistic. I believed her! The patriarchal society is enough to make you run for the red tent, but Shreve only puts in what is needed for the story. There is the right amount of anger, frustration and obedience coming from the women to make you root for them and to understand their inner strength. The Red Tent blends a good amount of suspense, astonishment at old practices, violence and retribution. It is a great fast read.
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Summary: Excellent story about the lives of women in Canaan/Egypt
Review: This is a wonderful story about the often overlooked women of Biblical times. It's told from the women's perspective and has a very different slant than the 'traditional' story of Joseph and his many brothers. This is a beautiful story of Dinah and her life from beloved daughter of many mothers to aged midwife. Very enjoyable and not 'religiously' slanted. If you don't want contradictions to the traditional story, you probably won't like this. Along the lines of 'Mists of Avalon'.
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Summary: A Chick book!
Review: I really loved this book. I am not much a bible reader but this felt like such a believable story. I was transformed to biblical times and even sort of wished I could experience the Red Tent myself. It was such a lovely way to see women in the past and to take pride in our womanly ways.
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Summary: A wonderful read
Review: I loved this book! As a pagan it confirmed the truth of what happened to women, the strength they had and their faith that held out! Their faith in the Goddess got them through Quite a lot! I can see why christians may not aggree with this book because it tells some truth about a religion that was stolen away by christians, but we are gaining alot of ground with wonderful storys like this one!!
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