The Red Tent - 20th Anniversary Edition: A Novel Audiobook

" ...very graphic - I guess that's the point, but didn't enjoy! "

" Beautifully written. Don't expect biblical accuracy, and you won't be disappointed. She brings characters to life. "

" I've wanted to read this for several years and it didn't disappoint. What a wonderful way to tell an old story. "

" Totally enjoyed. Another good book about the strength and bonds of women. Recommend! "

" This was such a good read. I could not put it down. "

" The narrative was poetic and simply brilliant. I barely put the book down, and if I did, it was reluctantly. If you're expecting a biblical commentary or 'factual' account on the story of Dinah, perhaps this won't be your cup of tea. The Red Tent is an interesting and insightful book about that era and those times. "

" It took a while for me to get into this book, but after I did I really enjoyed it. Dinah was a very likable character. I got a little tired of women in labor pains at the beginning. I did like the chart of all of Jacob's wives at the beginning of the book. "

" What a great book for women! Love the mother/daughter relationship exploration and the evolution of the main character thru her youth and into adulthood. Made me remember to let my kids be kids while they can. "

" I loved the historical context. The writing was powerful and I could imagine myself as the characters. I was transferred to that time period to understand how it was for women at that time. Amazing writing. "

" All women should read this. "

" Absolutely loved it. It helped fill in huge gaps that I have about Biblical knowledge that I never received as a kid. "

" Absolutely one of my favorite books ever! "

" enjoyed this book. Definitely a novel rather than history or fact. "

" I think a modern version of a red tent would be very beneficial to women and men. "

" In a word: amazing! I think every woman should read this book! "

" really 3.5 there were times when the book seem to get slow for me.... However, I am very glad I finished it... a good story all in all.... "

" Liked this book more than I thought. It was a quick, compelling read, although I preferred the first half to the second. "

" I read it a few years ago. "

" Beautiful...thinking back about the history of women is...enlightening... "

" Using a little known biblical character as a starting point, the book insightfully explores the power and dynamics of female community and paints a glorious historical picture of the rites of female passage. "

" Really enjoyed this book. Hubby picked it up and he loved it too. Great story. "

" Surprised by how it drew me in to the setting! "

" I loved this book! I was so sad to see it end....whether it was just fiction or has some fact to it, I don't know - but I thought it was so interesting, sweet and sad! Definitely recommend. "

" I love this book, it is so beautifully written, and told with exquisite storytelling. "

" It was a page turner. It's a blend of fiction and fact. I really liked the fictional account even when it was a little bit far fetched. "

" Oct 2006 book club at Eleni's "

" Good story, the author doesn't waste any words; beautifully written. I didn't like how the author strayed from biblical fact, especially how she portrayed Joseph. "

" Loved this book. Read it a few years ago and remember the women in it. "

" I actually didn't get too far into this book. I won't try it again. "

" Awkward, especially for a religious group's book club. Almost felt like a romance novel that tried to push the limits of decency. "

" My absolute favorite kind of story. It sooooo could be the way it really happened. Wonderfully descriptive of the "woman's world" in ancient times. Just beautiful! "

" One of my all-time favorite books. You get completely absorbed in this novel. "

" In my own opinion, it was a bit blasphemous. I the authors view for wiritng, she had to have conflict, but since we have such little information about the time period and it cutoms that what she created didn't set well with me. "

" My biggest problem with this book was the way she portrayed people I have always considered prophets or very righteous people. Some of it was crude and unnecessary, in my opinion. It was an OK book. "

" Hard to get into at first. A knowledge of the Bible is helpful. Loved it at the end. "

" There were aspects of this book I loved but I can't give it a five star rating as I think the historical religious aspect of the story was poorly researched. As a story based on a biblical side figure I would of thought it would be more accurate. "

" Took me awhile to actually open this book, not my usual pick. Once I started it, had a hard time stopping. Even though my biblical knowledge is lacking, to say the least, I really enjoyed this book. Already passed it along to a friend! "

" One of my favorite books EVER "

" I liked this book, but for some reason didn't finish it. "

" I LOVED this book. It's a story for women, spanning generations. The fellowship of the women in this story touched me deeply. I wish I had read it sooner so I could have already read it again and again! "