Title: Jacob Have I Loved
Review: I read this book several years ago, and recently reread it. It is a very enjoyable read, a coming of age story of a young girl in the Chesapeake Bay area. It explores the concept of sibling rivalry/jealousy, with references to the Biblical twins, Jacob and Esau. The fascination I had with this story has to do with the learning that accompanies the reading. Included in this are the biblical references, the articulate descriptions of the life of working the water to make a living, and the wonderful development of various relationships.The only dissapointment to this book was the rather abrupt and unexpected ending. There were no clues to the end of the book throughout the story. The content of the last chapter could have been alluded to throughout the book, and actually could have been developed as a sequel. However, reading this book was time well spent, and would be enjoyed by older and young adult readers alike
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