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Title: What a fascinating perspective!
Review: The major plot points in the book do come directly from the Old Testemant, but that's not what the book is about; it's about the relationships among four women - basically, the equivilent of sisters - who grew up together and who married the same man and who all raised their children together - the rivalries, jealousies and interpersonal relationships they have with each other. Yes, it makes Jacob and Issac look pretty bad - and of course, Jacob's sons never have come off looking like good guys, given the whole Joseph story, but the failings of the men and women in these ancient times makes them more human. Judaism does not have saints, and I have never expected any of the Patriarchs or Matriarchs to be holy in every minute of their lives - which may be why I was willing and able to suspend disbelief.
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