Susan G. (WestofMars) reviewed The Gilded Chamber : A Novel of Queen Esther on + 162 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
I loved this very readable story of one of my favorite Biblical heroines (and one of the first feminists, I always say). A definite don't miss if you liked The Red Tent and Queenmaker and Wisdom's Daughter
Rebekah P. (fuzzkit) reviewed The Gilded Chamber : A Novel of Queen Esther on + 45 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
A beautiful grown-up complex version of Queen Esther, who saves the Jews from extinction at the hands of the wicked Haman.
I picked this up at a recent library sale and am glad I did. Being familiar with the biblical tale of Esther this book looked like it would interest me. I was totally capitivated by Kohn's story of Esther - before she became queen and after the death of King Xerxes. The 'bare bones' story that I know (and love) about this woman has been fully fleshed out and Esther came alive to me as I read this.
As the cover says this story evokes "The Red Tent" and "Memoirs of a Geisha", I am sure anyone who's read those books would probably enjoy this book as well.
As the cover says this story evokes "The Red Tent" and "Memoirs of a Geisha", I am sure anyone who's read those books would probably enjoy this book as well.
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent book!
Helpful Score: 2
Great Old Testament love story!
Helpful Score: 1
This is a great book. A very interesting take on a Bible story I had heard my whole life.
Linda I. (lindaizaguirre) reviewed The Gilded Chamber : A Novel of Queen Esther on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book, you will too if you enjoy books with a strong female lead. Perfect size for a weekend getaway read.
Helpful Score: 1
Rebecca Kohn paints a beautiful and believable picture of the biblical character Esther. In this book Esther come to life in a way that makes her relatable. The story is engaging and well worth the read.
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Excellent read. A very readable book about the life of concubines and the lifestyle of the Persian Kings. Storyline rather faithful to Biblical book, with some variations on relationship between Esther and Mordichia which I found interesting. Good book for group discussion.
Helpful Score: 1
I dutifully finished this book, but occasionally got bored. It does a good job of fleshing out a story that is minimally told in the Bible, adding historical and cutural context.
Helpful Score: 1
Beautifully written story based on the biblical story of Esther.
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A historical novel abour life for women in biblical times. It reminded me of "The Red Tent" and was a great read.
Helpful Score: 1
Good book, liked it better than "The Red Tent" which it is compared to.
Debbie P. (sweetthing) reviewed The Gilded Chamber : A Novel of Queen Esther on + 9 more book reviews
This is a good book similar to "Red Tent". I'll be reading more books by this author.
Betsy D. (Freyathorn) reviewed The Gilded Chamber : A Novel of Queen Esther on + 60 more book reviews
A umptously evocative novel of the biblical heroine who sacrificed love to save her people from extinction and became queen of a mightly empire.
This is one of those books you can't put down,based on historical information of Queen Esther. The author has created a great narrative about what her life could have been like. A jewish orphan taken from her homeland because she was a virgin and trained to become a concubine . Great story
Karen S. (MKSbooklady) reviewed The Gilded Chamber : A Novel of Queen Esther on + 989 more book reviews
Interesting take on the Story of Esther-enjoyed it.
D. Leah L. (DLeahL) -
This book will appeal to readers interested in historical and Biblical fiction. It is very well written and much of the historical data appears to be accurate. However, I personally do not like this book at all, because there are very serious inaccuraces. One glaring example is the portrayal of Mordechai as a highly assimilated "mover and shaker."
However, if you have enjoyed other mainstream books which portray Biblical women with details of their every day lives and tell their stories in an interesting, easy access manner, you will love this book.
However, if you have enjoyed other mainstream books which portray Biblical women with details of their every day lives and tell their stories in an interesting, easy access manner, you will love this book.
Very good book.
