A review by laserdiscreader
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I'm vaguely confident this was a reread and, if it was, it was just as enjoyable the second time round. A wonderful piece of biblical fiction about a woman I never learned about in church yet recognized every part of her story because of who her family is. I loved the reimagining of why certain religious traditions were/are as they were/are and it was refreshing to read such a familiar story through the modern, feminist lense. My copy also had a Q&A with the author which was a fun post-read cool down to hear her own thoughts of how the book has been received by various groups. 
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