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Title: one of the best this year
Review: As historical fiction, The Red Tent has the potential of being offensive to some who do not wish to expand on the literal word of the Bible. The writing, however, is lyrical, and the story of a woman -- a minor character -- in Biblical times is addressed with great sensitivity. Having lived in that part of the world, I was able to see many aspects of modern Middle East culture reflected in the book, and this made the book far more believable for me. I savored this book, which is not something I do often. I would recommend it to anyone, man or woman, who would be willing to explore its topics with an open mind.
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