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aly_anne's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like this book, I really did. It came highly recommended, but I just couldnāt enjoy it due to the writing style. The vivid descriptions of Saraiās life milestones just felt trite, and honestly were really cringeworthy. I just couldnāt get over the language and couldnāt get into the book as a result.
sunny_day's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
amandameowly's review against another edition
3.0
Marek Halter's Sarah is the first book in a trilogy of novels centered around the strong, supporting women of the Bible. Halter's book contains smooth and descriptive language, making it an incredibly easy read. The reader is swept away immediately with his ability to immerse the reader fully. The way Halter portrays Sarah as a great heroine and a tremendous supporter of her husband, Abraham (possibly even the motivator behind his decisions) works well.
The story does contain strong sexual themes, but I see nothing wrong with this as sex is a natural and essential part to the birth of a religion and a people. However, Halter presents the story, sex and all, as an almost religious Harlequin novel that religious women need not feel guilty for reading.
The story does contain strong sexual themes, but I see nothing wrong with this as sex is a natural and essential part to the birth of a religion and a people. However, Halter presents the story, sex and all, as an almost religious Harlequin novel that religious women need not feel guilty for reading.
thesandrapages's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
rseelig's review against another edition
3.0
It's no Red Tent, but still a nice imagining of another woman whose story isn't fully told.
gardngoyle's review against another edition
It was translated from French, and the translation just wasn't good. ApparentlĀ by a translator unfamiliar with French colloqualisms. It made for terrible, awkward sentences.Ā
mokey81's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the story of Saraiās life before Abrahm. I loved their love story. This was a great retelling/reimagining if that story. I think my only complaint would be it was a little short. But it is a very quick read.
beckyreads2's review against another edition
3.0
I selected this book because it sounded interesting on the back cover. Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres; this book is really just fiction. I didn't read any reviews before I read it, but maybe I should have.
First, Marek is a very talented writer. The story he has written is easy to read. The problem for me is that I know the Bible account, and I presume that Marek does too, since he is (was?) Jewish and persecuted for his faith (from his bio). This story is not accurate according to the Bible, and if that will bother you, maybe this book isn't one you want to read. If you don't care about accuracy, this book is interesting. I won't rehash where this book conflicts with the Bible because Leah did a great job in her review dated April 25, 2011.
Again, the writing is great. Sarah is portrayed as a woman who waits on her man, while he is off seeming to be a bit of a lunatic. Lot...ugh. He is portrayed as a someone in love with Sarah (who raised him) and has problems with alcohol. This book is NOT preachy in the least, so if you are a non-religious person, this book will not offend you. In fact, you may like some of the raciness that Halter added to the story.
I wish I could give this book more than three stars because the author is clearly talented. I would be interested in reading some of his work that doesn't address Christian roots. I'm sure it would be good writing. Sarah is book one of a trilogy. I'm stopping at book one because I like historical accuracy.
First, Marek is a very talented writer. The story he has written is easy to read. The problem for me is that I know the Bible account, and I presume that Marek does too, since he is (was?) Jewish and persecuted for his faith (from his bio). This story is not accurate according to the Bible, and if that will bother you, maybe this book isn't one you want to read. If you don't care about accuracy, this book is interesting. I won't rehash where this book conflicts with the Bible because Leah did a great job in her review dated April 25, 2011.
Again, the writing is great. Sarah is portrayed as a woman who waits on her man, while he is off seeming to be a bit of a lunatic. Lot...ugh. He is portrayed as a someone in love with Sarah (who raised him) and has problems with alcohol. This book is NOT preachy in the least, so if you are a non-religious person, this book will not offend you. In fact, you may like some of the raciness that Halter added to the story.
I wish I could give this book more than three stars because the author is clearly talented. I would be interested in reading some of his work that doesn't address Christian roots. I'm sure it would be good writing. Sarah is book one of a trilogy. I'm stopping at book one because I like historical accuracy.