Heidi's Reviews > The Red Tent

After seeing a few positive reviews of this book, I chose to read it to give myself a break as I struggled to get through a much larger book. I was mesmerized from the prologue through to the epilogue-- and without being overly sentimental, overly dramatic or overly detailed, the book drew tears more than once.

Using a few lines from the Bible as framework, the author breathes life into the oft-told, well-known story of Jacob, his wives, Joseph, his brothers and most importantly, Dinah.

Without delving into the specific religious angle, the author does a lovely job of taking the reader into the Holy Land in the early Old Testament times... through the eyes of the women-- not the men. It was interesting to learn about the customs of such an early time. And I fell in love with some of the supporting cast of characters as well-- especially the mother-aunties.

If you want a story that will stay with you, choose The Red Tent.