Review by Shawna
The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant
Set during Biblical times of Jacob and his four wives, this story is seen through the eyes of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and his first wife Leah. Dinah grew up in the presence of many strong women as role models. She experienced the love of all of Jacob’s wives and referred to them as her many moms. I was taken in by the lovely writing style of Diamant. Her details of the land, clothing, customs, and feelings/emotions of the characters have stayed with me long after the book was finished. I did not want the story to end so I began to read slowly, but the pages turned far too fast. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and would highly recommend this book. There is much tragedy throughout, but much happiness, too.
In the front of the book is a genealogy that I referenced while becoming familiar with the characters, but after a few chapters this was not necessary.
*****
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