tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post4604061834575982616..comments2024-03-28T20:58:09.810-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Review: The Red Tent by Anita DiamantLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-5991755056218774442009-08-10T08:37:32.578-07:002009-08-10T08:37:32.578-07:00I rarely re-read books, but this is one I kept as ...I rarely re-read books, but this is one I kept as I know I will re-read it someday.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19876282768936977442009-08-09T07:35:32.381-07:002009-08-09T07:35:32.381-07:00Beth - I remember reading that somewhere when I wa...<b>Beth</b> - I remember reading that somewhere when I was researching the book. It's a great tradition. I am glad you enjoyed the book. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-73343133842780517242009-08-09T04:27:58.850-07:002009-08-09T04:27:58.850-07:00I loved this book, which is part of the 2000-year-...I loved this book, which is part of the 2000-year-old Jewish tradition of midrash.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55065813075517763142009-08-08T20:30:39.977-07:002009-08-08T20:30:39.977-07:00Stephanie - Thanks! You should give it a try. I&...<b>Stephanie</b> - Thanks! You should give it a try. I'd love to know what you think of it.<br /><br /><b>Florinda</b> - I found it hard to put down too, especially once it really took off for me. I'll be a little less reluctant with the next book I come across like this, I think. :-)<br /><br /><b>Dar</b> - I can see why it would be a favorite. I'm glad I read it. :-)<br /><br /><b>Mariel</b> - I am glad I finally made myself read this one. :-) Like you, I just needed to be in the right mood for it and not focus so much on the "biblical" issue--which really was a non-issue as you'll see when you read it. I do hope you like it!<br /><br /><b>Staci</b> - I am glad now I can finally say I've read it. LOL<br /><br /><b>Wisteria</b> - Your comments about the book definitely stuck with me as I got over my final hesitation in starting it. Thank you, Donna!<br /><br /><b>Kay</b> - Thanks! I do hope you'll enjoy it when you are able to get your hands on a copy!<br /><br /><b>Alice</b> - Faith-based stories can be inspiring, I agree. I love exploring different religions and their histories--what you wrote can be said for so many of them. <br /><br /><b>Nat</b> - Yes, I remember you saying that and I appreciate it. I definitely did like the second part of the story best. :-) Dinah was a great character. I'm glad I finally got the chance to meet her. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-25355801961359314202009-08-08T20:14:58.558-07:002009-08-08T20:14:58.558-07:00Sarah - It was very well written, I agree!
Rhinoa...<b>Sarah</b> - It was very well written, I agree!<br /><br /><b>Rhinoa</b> - You put it so well! That's exactly the parallel I found myself drawing as I read.<br /><br />I've read only two or three of the Avalon series so far, but I do want to read the rest. I'll have to look for the discussion you mention when I get to Ravens of Avalon. I won't want to miss that.<br /><br /><b>Lisa (Lit&Life)</b> - I hope you enjoy it when you get to it! Hopefully it won't still be in your TBR pile four years from now--that's how long it took me to get to this one. :-)<br /><br /><b>Stacy</b> - I know not everyone liked this one--and that's okay. Try it again only if you want to. No pressure. :-)<br /><br /><b>Heather</b> - Sometimes I think I have Mists of Avalon on the brain. LOL <br /><br /><b>Myckyee</b> - It's definitely worth a re-read. I love Anita Diamant's writing style.<br /><br /><b>Karen</b> - I have a feeling it will prove to be the same for me. :-)<br /><br /><b>Nicola</b> - It definitely offers a different perspective of some of the biblical figures we grew up with.<br /><br /><b>Kathleen</b> - I know what you mean about timing. It could mean everything when it comes to reading and enjoying certain books. If you do give this one another try, I hope you will like it better.<br /><br /><b>Nymeth</b> - I'd love to get your take on this book, Nymeth. I really value your insight into books like this.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34520816554689296672009-08-08T20:01:25.940-07:002009-08-08T20:01:25.940-07:00Lenore - If you do get a chance to finish it, I ho...<b>Lenore</b> - If you do get a chance to finish it, I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.<br /><br /><b>Melody</b> - That's how I was, but it really has nothing to do with the Bible at all, other than sharing some of the same people mentioned in it.<br /><br /><b>Sandy</b> - Anita Diamant is a good author. I can't wait to read her latest.<br /><br /><b>Sylvie</b> - I'm sorry you're still having problems with your ex. Now that you know where he maybe he'll finally be held responsible. My thoughts are with you!<br /><br /><b>Gautami</b> - I can believe it. I think the "biblical" side of the book is overplayed in the advertising.<br /><br /><b>Lynne</b> - From the opinions I've heard so far in talking to people about the book, the reception of this book have been mixed. I've only ran across one person who so despised it that they referred to the book as flying in the face of Christianity.<br /><br />I can see why some people might not care for The Red Tent in general. It definitely won't appeal to everyone.<br /><br /><b>Charley</b> - I think I would get even more out of it with a second reading. I'm glad I finally got over my initial hesitation. :-)<br /><br /><b>Kathy</b> - That seems to be happening to me a lot lately. :-)<br /><br /><b>Marg</b> - It definitely got me talking! My poor husband's ear suffered for days after. LOL<br /><br /><b>Lisa</b> - Haha! Yes, you can say "I told you so!" I couldn't help but cry towards the end either.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14141014952558285132009-08-07T08:07:41.250-07:002009-08-07T08:07:41.250-07:00Yay! I'm glad you were able to stick with it ...Yay! I'm glad you were able to stick with it and ended up really enjoying it. I think I mentioned before that it also took me a while to get into it but once I did I loved it. Dinah really was a great character!tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-69961657705429893572009-08-07T00:47:25.831-07:002009-08-07T00:47:25.831-07:00I think biblical or faith-based stories are inspir...I think biblical or faith-based stories are inspiring and edifying. I grew up with Bible stories and I think in many ways, their stories jive with ours in the modern days. Different time period, different places/settings, but at the core of it, the principles and nature of things remain unchanged.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33306893795865304732009-08-05T23:32:57.105-07:002009-08-05T23:32:57.105-07:00What a great review! I've been wanting to read...What a great review! I've been wanting to read this for so long, but I can't seem to be able to put my hand on it at the library! I'm glad you enjoyed it too :)kay - Infinite Shelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227285073921171393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21225531685451001432009-08-05T16:55:05.053-07:002009-08-05T16:55:05.053-07:00I am so happy you finally read The Red Tent. I tol...I am so happy you finally read The Red Tent. I told you I felt you would love Dinah, that she was a strong female and that alone was worth the read. I will never forget this book and I also will read it again sometime. I didn't know anything about it when I picked it up, and I wasn't blogging then. <br />I was a little worried when I told you I thought you would like it, whew...I'm glad you did. <br />I can see how you see the similarities in The Mists of Avalon, another of my strong women favorites. <br />Terrific review, I loved hearing your thoughts.wisteriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620398484256424032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86894221073982709762009-08-05T07:42:31.123-07:002009-08-05T07:42:31.123-07:00I read this book quite some time ago and loved it....I read this book quite some time ago and loved it. I'm glad that this one worked for you!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74540915054377249512009-08-05T06:24:30.935-07:002009-08-05T06:24:30.935-07:00You have just given all the reasons why I really w...You have just given all the reasons why I really want to read this book! It has been on my list for years and I have picked it up countless times, but it never feels right. I think I know I need to be in the right mindset when I read it, and if I am, I will likely love the book! As a very non-religious person, I am a little concerned I will struggle with it, but will focus on the same facets of the story you have described here, the strength of Dinah and the role of women in history and family. Thanks for the great review.marielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153519657364894012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27295167264834506002009-08-04T14:27:24.222-07:002009-08-04T14:27:24.222-07:00I read this book years ago yet I can still remembe...I read this book years ago yet I can still remember it. It remains one of my favorites but I'd really like to reread it especially after your review!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-38091831099142092162009-08-04T13:33:54.337-07:002009-08-04T13:33:54.337-07:00Like a few who have commented before me, I don'...Like a few who have commented before me, I don't think I had seen the similarities to <i>The Mists of Avalon</i> before, but now that you mention it, the books do seem to have a few things in common.<br /><br />I read this several years ago and couldn't put it down. I think it's one reason I'm inclined to be more open to checking out "Biblical fiction" (fiction directly drawn from the Bible, that is; Biblical themes and parallels in literature are a long tradition). Glad you liked it, Wendy!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51451271660715900922009-08-04T13:28:45.680-07:002009-08-04T13:28:45.680-07:00This is one of those books I keep saying I must re...This is one of those books I keep saying I must read, but just never get around to doing it. I guess maybe I should just take the plunge!! <br /><br />Great review, wendy!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23937656072391980002009-08-04T12:58:38.366-07:002009-08-04T12:58:38.366-07:00I've been meaning to start this for ages, but ...I've been meaning to start this for ages, but another book always jumps ahead! I won't let that happen anymore, though. It sounds like an amazing book.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-90407202212023584422009-08-04T12:27:39.095-07:002009-08-04T12:27:39.095-07:00Thanks for your review. I read the book years ago...Thanks for your review. I read the book years ago and didn't enjoy it but others in my book club did. I felt at the time that I might re-read it in the future since sometimes books just don't find us at the right time. Based on your review I am willing to give it another try...your review makes the book sounds very appealing!Kathleenhttp://boardinginmyforties.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51566129108872228412009-08-04T12:16:19.638-07:002009-08-04T12:16:19.638-07:00I have so wanted to read this! I love Biblical fi...I have so wanted to read this! I love Biblical fiction, but I haven't read much in ages.Nikki in Niagarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13348586723780500367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26730758936585803132009-08-04T12:03:41.244-07:002009-08-04T12:03:41.244-07:00I read this book years ago and some of the ideas a...I read this book years ago and some of the ideas and scenes are still very vivid to me. Glad you enjoyed it!Karen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425141684712829990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19729714421229000772009-08-04T10:00:31.300-07:002009-08-04T10:00:31.300-07:00I'm so glad you ended up liking this book - it...I'm so glad you ended up liking this book - it's one of my favourites. I'll probably read it again someday too.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652392729923383591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-43184011084464783032009-08-04T07:47:16.098-07:002009-08-04T07:47:16.098-07:00I hadn't thought to compare it to MISTS OF AVA...I hadn't thought to compare it to MISTS OF AVALON but you are right, there are some strong similarities. MISTS is one of my all time favorite books, and I also really enjoyed THE RED TENT. So glad that you finally gave in a read this one ... and that you liked it so much!Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74288707528333431472009-08-04T07:05:37.504-07:002009-08-04T07:05:37.504-07:00I need to give this book another try.I need to give this book another try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-91291661435307585902009-08-04T06:58:55.190-07:002009-08-04T06:58:55.190-07:00I have never heard of any one that did not really ...I have never heard of any one that did not really like this book. It's been sitting in my TBR pile for a long while; I really need to move it up the pile.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-41216938784364870682009-08-04T06:33:21.514-07:002009-08-04T06:33:21.514-07:00I'm so glad you loved this as much as I did an...I'm so glad you loved this as much as I did and didn't let the biblical side put you off. I can definitely see why you compare it to Mists of Avalon. It's the whole womens spirituality aspects of both and reading a story from an untraditional female viewpoint.<br /><br />Have you read the rest of the Avalon series? I recently finished Ravens of Avalon which Diana Paxson wrote after discussions with MZB before she died. I must review it soon as it was excellent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-52765709287807479592009-08-04T06:27:44.881-07:002009-08-04T06:27:44.881-07:00I loved this book. Biblical fiction is so often dr...I loved this book. Biblical fiction is so often dreadfully written, and this is so wonderful!Sarah at SmallWorldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306137253094526922noreply@blogger.com