panLoved the start and the concept, but just felt long and underwhelming. And so many names and descriptions without anything that compelled me emotionally.
panLoved the start and the concept, but just felt long and underwhelming. And so many names and descriptions without anything that compelled me emotionally.
pickSuch a beautiful, heartbreaking book!
pickSo I am horribly late for mays #bookedintime - sorry!This was a compelling story of Rahab a prostitute who survived the fall@of Jericho and went on to marry Salome. Christian fiction is not something I have ever really read but I did enjoy the strong message of faith, forgiveness and more.
bailedNot for me. I liked the concept and the writing was strong, just felt a bit disjointed and messy. Good news, giving it a try earned me a bingo and one more off #MountTBR. #hailthebail #BookspinBingo
pickThis deserved all of the accolades and honors and awards it won. Beautiful book. Great story, fabulous writing, characters with some depth.
A retelling/twist on the Old Testament story of Jacob. It is not his story but that of his only daughter,Dinah. Told from her point of view and it is her life. I love the way Diamant takes this briefly mentioned in the Bible character and creates this entire life for her.
4.5⭐️ badass females all around.
pickI really enjoyed this series of novellas about Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. These women were strong of faith and character and stood fast in their convictions when many around them were filled with doubt (about everything not just their belief in God). Ruth's story was my favorite.
There was a lot of bible study at the end of each story that I skipped. But as a historical fiction read--Worthy! I learned a lot.
34/62
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