The online book club that I started in Facebook has finished or nearly finished our 1st book - The Red Tent.
The book is set in biblical times and covers the story of Dinah (daughter of Jacob) from her own perspective. Through Dinah we learn the way of women during birth, their time of the month, and their relationships with members of their family. The book is set in 3 parts which cover various phases in Dinah's life - from her life as a young girl to an old woman and mother.
So what did I think? I enjoyed the book. It was a work of fiction but definitely worth the read. Part 1 was the worst to get through because there are so many mothers and brothers - you're mostly sorting through the family tree trying to figure out who is who; Jacob is married to 4 women so go figure. Parts 2 and 3 really pick up the pace and once it unravels - it comes undone pretty fast. I didn't mind the ending of the book but I think I had hoped something different for Dinah in two aspects - when she returns to her family's camp during the death of her father, and in the relationship she has with her son. Despite the fact the book may not end how you'd prefer - doesn't take away from the story. I think it is a gender based novel - most men won't be able to connect with the story or characters.
Unfortunately this book is not available on Harper Collins....happy reading :)
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