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Title: "The Red Tent" -- exceptional writing, some scenes a bit gruesome.
Review: I am reading this as part of a study group of Jewish and Christian women. We are having a wonderful time examining various viewpoints and imagining how it might have been from the women's point of view, thanks to the excellent writing of Anita Diamant. An intriguing novel and a good read. Be prepared for some graphic scenes of childbirth, murder, abuse, but also a fascinating picture of life at a blooming time in the world of Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob and Esau, told through a daughter of one of the several wives of Jacob. I meant to read this sooner and I see this is the book's 10th anniversary. Better late than never. As a Christian, I think we see Biblical history through a certain lens. For instance, it's easy to forget that there was still strong belief in multiple gods during this period. A very worthwhile and rich reading experience.
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