The Red Tent: A Novel
by Anita Diamant
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Author: Anita DiamantEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08-21
ISBN: 0312427298
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Picador
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- ISBN13: 9780312427290
- Condition: New
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Book Review: A Beautiful Story With Something For Everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first picked up Anita Diamant's "The Red Tent", I assumed it would be a novel that I could only appreciate as an outsider. For one thing, I've never read the Bible and don't know anything about life in Ancient Canaan; I don't come from a large or particularly close-knit family; and, last but not least, I'm not a woman. Yet, always interested in experiences which differ from my own (yes, I do think it's very important to try to understand something about the other 51% of the world's population), I decided to give "The Red Tent" a shot... and absolutely loved it.
True, it is difficult for me to identify directly with some of the situations in this novel - giving birth, to give one notable example - but I think Diamant's story is universal enough to be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of gender. We all know what it's like to grow up, to fight with our families, to feel like an outsider. We all, at one point or another, experience lose, pain, joy and happiness. And we all, ideally, know what it's like to be loved and supported. Diamant's treatment of these experiences and these emotions make this book a joy to read and a shame to put down. The characters are fascinating throughout and Diamant's obvious compassion for them (the central female characters at least) help them come to life for the reader. Through the voice of Dinah we experience the joys and the sorrows of early family life in Canaan, and then (not to give too much away) the heartbreaking effects of death and jealousy which throw the tribe of Jacob into chaos. From a stylistic point of view, Diamant's use of imagery and symbolism is also very interesting (pay attention to her use of blood, the moon, and water). This is one of those very rare books that takes you to a distant time and place, yet is still able to teach you something about your own life as well.
Overall, this is a hauntingly beautiful novel that I would recommend to everyone and anyone!
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