The Saturday Wife by Naomi Ragen Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Saturday Wife
Book Review: Disappointing
Summary: 1 Stars
I usually love Ragen's books, but this was not enjoyable at all. The main character was so hateful that I had no desire to find out what happens to her, and the supporting characters were almost as unlikeable. Skip it and read her other books!Book Review: Funniest Naomi Ragen book yet!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a bit of a shift from the last few books, but only in the sense that it is much much funnier. It's a perfect read- funny, moving, entertaining, and the pages just keep turning! Moreover, to anyone who's familiar with this world- every single word will ring true. I promise you will never forget the lead character Delilah. I loved it!Book Review: I Wanted to Like It...
Summary: 1 Stars
I'm a big fan of Naomi Ragen. I discovered her while living in Israel and immediately became a fan. I have very much enjoyed every book she has written...until this one. Delilah is a horrible person; I do not want to know her, I do not want to read about her, I do not like her. She is the type of person about which you wouldn't even bother gossiping because she is so pathetic. She has zero redeeming qualities. I do not understand why one would write a book centered around such a character.Book Review: I loved this book...
Summary: 5 Stars
While I understand some of the other reviewers not 'liking' the main character, Delilah, I found her to be extremely 'real'. None of us are perfect, and we all have hopes and dreams for our lives. Honestly, I found myself being able to relate to Delilah's flawed character much more than the highly religious, 'perfect' college roommate she has.
One of the things I enjoyed about this book was the juxtoposition of wanting to be 'just like the popular kids' (or adults) and wanting a close relationship with God. To me, Delilah emobodied this question of faith vs fortune/popularity. I think many of us, from many religious traditions, can relate to Delilah.
I thoroughly relished this book because of Delilah's flaws, not because I overlooked them.
Book Review: Interesting read
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a huge Naomi Ragen fan but this is not one of my favorites. It is well-written and interesting but I had such little sympathy for the main character and such a hard time connecting in anyway that it detracted from my enjoyment. The book does a good job of getting us to question how much spirituality is in the lives of "good" Jews in today's world. It explores excesses in b'nai mitzvah and how people can get caught up in keeping up with the Joneses (Schwartzes?). I recommend the book but with some reservations.