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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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Summary: A Must For All Women Who Love To Read!
Review: This book tells a fascinating tale, to be sure- but it is so much more than that! The Red Tent will leave you inspired by "our mothers", the women of Biblical times, and celebrating the precious gifts of womanhood.
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Summary: I love this book
Review: I loved this book and never wanted it to end. The story of relationships between strong women, women who have faced sorrow, joy, grief, motherhood and barreness together was deeply moving. I have recommended it to women friends, my sisters and my mother. I will read it aloud with my daughters as they become women. Thi book has found its way to the top of my list of books I'll never forget.
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Summary: The Red Tent
Review: I really enjoyed this book.I read it at one sitting and was sorry when it was done. I would like to see the author write similar novels about other biblical characters. This one actually led me to look up the characters in the bible!
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