Helpful Score: 5
Although this book is biblical ficiton, it is not written from a spiritual perspective. There are sexual scenes and overtones. There also is graphic hygenic detail.
I think that this story is very differant from the real biblical story. It only follows the general story. It doesn't go along with the biblical character of Sarah at all.
I think that this story is very differant from the real biblical story. It only follows the general story. It doesn't go along with the biblical character of Sarah at all.
Helpful Score: 3
If you liked "The Red Tent," then you will probably enjoy this book. It gives some insight into the female world of the typically male-centric Old Testament. Much time is typically spent studying Abraham, but this story focuses on his wife, Sarah. All I remember about Sarah from the Bible was that she was married to Abraham, she had her son when she was very old, her original name was Sarai (as she is called for most of this book), and that there was something with the Pharaoh when they got to Egypt and she had to pretend to be Abraham's sister. Otherwise, I can't really tell you much about Sarah from the Bible. This book gives her a voice and fleshes her out as a character and as a person. Yes, some liberties are taken and speculations are made (as with any biblical fiction story since the author is the one interpreting and filling in gaps). I liked how in this story Sarah wasn't perfect, she questioned Abraham's faith and had a hard time accepting the idea of one God at first. I think this made her much more human and easier to identify with. After all, her world was pretty much turned upside down after becoming Abraham's wife, so there would be times where she probably would have gotten annoyed or angry. There were a few instances where the writing just didn't seem right to me (I can't really describe it, perhaps the flow or where certain thoughts just seemed too modern), but overall I found this to be a great story and would recommend it.
Helpful Score: 3
Wow this was really a good book. I love this genre of women of biblical times. It is so interesting to think of the way they lived day to day life. Vibrant characters and great story lines. I really enjoyed this book and read it in two days.
Helpful Score: 3
This book is good for learning what life was like in that time period, but I have some serious problems with it. Sarai (she was not Sarah until she was old) and Abram (Abraham after he was old) were half brother and sister. This book is totally fiction and other than the time period and what it was like, it has no basis in reality. This author just took two names from the BIBLE and wrote a story with them.
Helpful Score: 2
Fantastic look into what life may have been like during the time of Abram and Lot! If you have read and loved THE RED TENT, then this is a must-read!
