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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. Apparentl by a translator unfamiliar with French colloqualisms. It made for terrible, awkward sentences.
mokey81's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the story of Sarai’s 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.
saavybookworm's review against another edition
5.0
There are very few books that you allow to enter your heart. That have characters who go through so much pain and joy that it radiates off the page so you can feel the joy, the shame, the love, and the hate each character feels. This book is one of those rare finds and I can't wait to read more from this truly colorful author.
sarjsch's review against another edition
2.0
From what I was told if you liked the red tent which i did, you should like this novel, just started but Ill let you know..
cobalt920's review against another edition
2.0
This seemed a bit like a romance novel, and I wasn't expecting that.