The Red Tent by Anita Diamant Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Red Tent
Book Review: A Great Read
Summary: 5 Stars
A wonderful retelling of a familiar Bible story from a woman's perspective. Humorous, thought-provoking, touching, a great read.Book Review: A Place to Begin ---
Summary: 4 Stars
What an interesting character Dinah becomes as she ages. When the reader first meets Dinah she is a child & looks on her four mothers with a child's accepting eye, as she enters puberty the meaning of THE RED TENT becomes ever more clear to her. As with all teen girls there is angst in dealing with the mothers, but soon Dinah falls in love, "marries" and the rest of her life begins. Despite all she endures through her family, her travel to Egypt, difficult circumstances, Dinah survives to her end as a strong, graceful woman.Anita Diamant takes great liberties with this Biblical story. (The reader should keep in mind that this is FICTION based on the Bible.) The story is engrossing. A fast read. The characters are not deeply developed, yet the reader feels as though she knows them. After finishing THE RED TENT I re-read the Bible story & researched "Dinah's" words in THE FIVE BOOKS OF MIRIAM. THE RED TENT was a place to begin studying this story. I hope the author provides more Midrash as a jumping off point for study.
I am glad I got to know Dinah--she has remained with me in spirit. It is easy to recommend this book. As with Anita Diamant's other writings, THE RED TENT will enhance your life.
Book Review: A BRILLIANT FEAT!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best contemporary novel I have read! As an Ivy League college student I read many, many books every year. Most of them are revered by the literary community, but The Red Tent towers above even these. I recomed it to anyone and everyone! A true masterpiece!Book Review: A Beautiful Powerful Surprise
Summary: 5 Stars
I expected to struggle with this book, but was very much surprised by the ease of the writing/reading and the powerful story. I loved this book. I read about 24 books a year and this is the best book I've read this year. I've never read Biblical Fiction before. My other favorites of the past few years have been Stones from the River and Memoirs of a Geisha.Book Review: A Beautiful Story
Summary: 5 Stars
The Red Tent is the story of the women of the bible. It is a beautifully crafted story of our mothers past. The story centres around the biblical character, Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob. Through the eyes of Dinah and her mothers, the reader is captivated by the stories of the time. The reader will become so engrossed in the novel that they will participate in the celebrations, hardships, births, and deaths. The Red Tent is a glorious place of rest, love, nuturing, teaching and learning. The Red Tent is a traditional place where women are excused from their many tasks to celebrate the new moon together. The Red Tent is a sacred place filled with mystery and intrigue.
The Red Tent is a fablous read, and should be read by every woman. This book would be an excellent, thought provoking choice for a book club. I would highly recommend this novel!