Helpful Score: 2
The story of a woman who becomes caught up in her desire to fit in and for material wealth. It is these motivations that lead to all sorts of messy situations for the main character, pulling everyone else in. While you don't root for Delilah, you do feel for her husband. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unfamiliar with Naomi Ragen, but it is well-written and intriguing. Overall, if you're a fan of Naomi Ragen, you should read this.
Helpful Score: 2
This book gave me an uncomfortable feeling. Coming from a similar background like Delilah ( raised Orthodox, Jewish day schools and college) I knew girls who had similar "attributes" and ideas, but never to the degree Delilah had. While Ragen tells us in the introduction that Delilah's story is a composite of stories she has accumulated over the years, I still find it hard to swallow. I guess that means the book did what it was suppposed to- Ragen says she doesn't want us to root for Delilah. Frankly, I see no winners in this book at all. It was well written- I was hooked on the story- and although the end is not tied up in a neat package- I would like to imagine everyone got what they deserved.
If you were not a fan of her other books, don't attempt this one.
If you were not a fan of her other books, don't attempt this one.
