A review by boureemusique
Rachel & Leah by Orson Scott Card

3.0

I really liked this book, but I couldn't give it a four because it made me angry. The resolution of how Rachel and Leah both became wives of Jacob was upsetting, and the way Jacob is a know-it-all perfect human being until, arguably, the end, was infuriating. It's hard to tell if this or The Red Tent was more accurate. I know many people's dislike of RT - too fairy tale, too perfect, etc. I think if you're interested in the women of Genesis in a historical fiction context, both books are worth your time. Just try not to take it too seriously.

Card's own religious philosophy shone through in a lot of the religious conversations between Jacob and Leah, and that was interesting to me. I also enjoyed reading the Afterword, where he thanks his wife and talks about friends and such. Despite relative doozies like Treasure Box, Card is still near the top of his game :-)