The Red Tent by Anita Diamant Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Red Tent
Book Review: A Glimpse into the Women's Tent
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first read the cover review, I thought that the book would offer more depth into the biblical story of Dinah. I got what I expected and more. If the author is correct in her assessment of the wives of the biblical patriarch, life for women during the times was very different and very secretive from that of men.Very poignant, brought tears to my eyes again and again.
Book Review: A Good Book
Summary: 5 Stars
The author of THE RED TENT has done to parts of Genesis like say Marion Zimmer Bradley has done to the stories of King Arthur and the Trojan War in The Mists of Avalon and The Firebrand (which are two of my favorite books). She has changed the perspective the story from the men's the women's, mainly Dinah, Jacob's daughter and the narrator of the story who is only briefly mentioned in the Bible. I liked this book. I never usually read books thoroly I get at the library but the first line of this book had be hooked. Don't get this book though if you are expecting a religious Christian account of the women in the bible. This book goes along the same line as The Mists of Avalon I have to say with many references to the goddess and pagan beliefs. The complaint I have though as that the author did overdo some things (for example, Jacob doing stuff to himself). These things I could have done without but this book is still worth 5 stars!Book Review: A Good Read
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is captivating and a real bargain! You will be glad you gave it a chance. I would recommend it for women who have had a child or two...Book Review: A Good Read Through It All
Summary: 4 Stars
First off, I’m a guy, and yes, I read “The Red Tent”. I still love beer, carburetors, red meat, The O’Reilly Factor, and football but, I also thoroughly enjoyed this book. Anita Diamant has managed to craft a historical novel from a feminine perspective that is very readable to both sexes and still is quite engrossing. The book follows the general format Michael Shaara used in “The Killer Angels” by adding unrecorded dialogue to actual events and persons to tell a more complete, albeit partially fiction, story of the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg. Diamant, however, takes more storyline liberties the way Oliver Stone did with Kennedy assassination in his movie “JFK”. If you are not familiar with the Bible or do not consider it to be authoritative, then her take on the life of the patriarch Jacob’s daughter Dinah will cause no problems for you. That’s not at all to say that her ideas are not plausible. The Genesis accounts in the Bible of Dinah are not very detailed so, there is plenty of room for poetic license. Hardcore adherants to The Law or Christian conservatives will likely throw fits at several points, particularly Diamant’s take on the patriarchs. More than a tinge of modern feminism clearly permeates the book as most all male authority figures are made out to be blustering fools ... I give this book four stars, however, because I am NOT rating it based on ideology. It is definitely a fun read and promotes thought. There are no real fancy words or beautifully crafted sentences ... The masses, however, love it apparently as my paperback was from the 19th printing! There were plenty of times where I found myself unable to put the book down. The bottom line: Pick this book up (particularly now that it is out in paperback) if you are looking for a competent quick read....
Book Review: A Good Read on a Rainy Afternoon
Summary: 3 Stars
A very creative book and an easy read. Reading this book didn't change my life dramaticaly, but it was interesting nonetheless. It's a story told from a female perspective, and is set in the Biblical days. Worth reading on a lazy afternoon.