Interesting telling of the Old Testament's well-known story of Naomi and her beloved daughter in law, Ruth. Lots of cultural information about how the tribes of Israel gave birth, lived, went into battle, and died.
The back and forth in time from one chapter to the next could be a bit confusing, but a well-written tale none-the-less with thorough characterizations.
A must read for anyone interested in Women of the Old Testament.
The back and forth in time from one chapter to the next could be a bit confusing, but a well-written tale none-the-less with thorough characterizations.
A must read for anyone interested in Women of the Old Testament.
This is a retelling of the life of Naomi and Ruth from the Bible. Obviously, the author is a gifted researcher who has 'filled in the blanks' of the Bible by setting Ruth's story in the context of the biblical times in which she lived. The thoughts and actions of the people involved are more understandable when the reader can see the times and problems that affected them.
However, I absolutely hated the back-and-forth nature of the chapters. It stopped the action and made for confusing reading. I have never read this technique used in which it added to the story. It is irritating.
I know this is a great writer, he's won the National Book Award; however, I didn't like this book. The characters were not compelling or particularly likable.
However, I absolutely hated the back-and-forth nature of the chapters. It stopped the action and made for confusing reading. I have never read this technique used in which it added to the story. It is irritating.
I know this is a great writer, he's won the National Book Award; however, I didn't like this book. The characters were not compelling or particularly likable.
