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veryperi22's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book. I was recently asked - where are the women who declare their right to share in the religious experience so central to our lives? I know the answer now! In Rashi's daughters! Joheved pursued the interest despite running the risk of losing the respect of her female peers of her time. Despite running the risk of being seen as audacious by the males of her generation.
I hate being referred to as a feminist. The word that has come to be associated with bra-burning and victimization. Of femi-nazis and obnoxious behaviour.
Yet so often we see opportunity for pursuit of knowledge, interest, developing talent, etc being discouraged.
Be that as it may, I will steal a quote from a wise friend of mine that has stuck-
Talent doesn't discriminate. It's opportunity that does.
A worthy read.
(I'm aware that the book is a novel and much of it is the figment of the author's imagination. Yet the accurate period setting and sources from Rashi causes the storyline to ring true.)
I hate being referred to as a feminist. The word that has come to be associated with bra-burning and victimization. Of femi-nazis and obnoxious behaviour.
Yet so often we see opportunity for pursuit of knowledge, interest, developing talent, etc being discouraged.
Be that as it may, I will steal a quote from a wise friend of mine that has stuck-
Talent doesn't discriminate. It's opportunity that does.
A worthy read.
(I'm aware that the book is a novel and much of it is the figment of the author's imagination. Yet the accurate period setting and sources from Rashi causes the storyline to ring true.)
quasibee's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
orchisailsa's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the historical context and the women's points of view (a lot like The Red Tent), but I found the story a bit slow. Still, an enjoyable read overall.
gpg's review against another edition
5.0
I loved all three of Anton's "Rashi's Daughters" novels. The writing wasn't always perfect but I was swept into the story from beginning to end.
kellianreads's review against another edition
4.0
Awesome historical fiction book about Medieval France and Jewish communities, with a great romance story!
doc_k55's review against another edition
5.0
this was fabulous... the Talmudic texts are interspersed with a story woven around medieval Jewish life in France. It was wonderfully written and fascinating
crazeedi73's review against another edition
4.0
I learned so much Jewish tradition that I never knew from this book.
cyndin's review against another edition
5.0
Rashi is one of Judaism's most renowned thinkers. A Rabbi who lived and wrote 1000 years ago, mainly in France. The trilogy follows his three daughters, Joheved being the oldest. History tells us they were learned in Talmud and prayed with Tefillin, both things generally reserved only for men. Most of the rest requires Anton, with her impeccable research, to fill in the gaps. The result is a gripping story about everyday life in an extraordinary family.
kaitlin_dunford's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know why, but I find books about medieval Jewish women fascinating. This was no exception. Intricate, heartfelt, with likable and realistic characters I could connect with.
Although I have to admit that the sex scenes were a little more detailed than I like. I don't know, maybe I'm just a prude. But I feel like I don't have to know everything that happened in order to get the idea that their love making was pleasurable. That's my only criticism. Even so, their love making was described in a respectful and (to me at least) pretty tasteful way, so I wasn't too upset by it.
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And I have to admit that I sobbed like a child during the description of the birth of Joheved's son. It was just beautiful.Although I have to admit that the sex scenes were a little more detailed than I like. I don't know, maybe I'm just a prude. But I feel like I don't have to know everything that happened in order to get the idea that their love making was pleasurable. That's my only criticism. Even so, their love making was described in a respectful and (to me at least) pretty tasteful way, so I wasn't too upset by it.
devrose's review against another edition
5.0
I think this is my favorite in the Rashi's Daughters trilogy. I love Joheved's character.