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Chargement... Esther: A Novel (édition 2015)par Rebecca Kanner (Auteur)
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. ESTHER, by Rebecca Kanner, is a “breathtaking new look into the timeless tale of Queen Esther”. Kanner brings to life an imperfect, conflicted woman gifted with beauty, intelligence, strength, and courage. Here is a story about what it might really have been like to live among the backstabbing harem and all the politics of palace life. In all, it is said to be a thrilling novel that is by turns heart-breaking, hopeful, and one that will change the way you think about the legendary woman forever. It is a five star fresh retelling of this biblical tale. Title: Esther (A Novel) Author: Rebecca Kanner Pages: 200 Year: 2015 Publisher: Howard My rating is 3 stars. Before you read the novel, please read the Old Testament book Esther. Why? So that you may know what facts or truths are included in the work of fiction or what comes from the author’s imagination. When I approached the book, it was with high hopes that it would be as well written as Sinners & the Sea. However, the deeper I proceeded in the story, the more disappointed I became with the writing. The first reason is due to the over abundance of the focal point of the male characters upon women’s northern body parts. The second reason is the even mild overture of the time Esther experiences with her husband the king. The third reason is that Esther is not portrayed as a strong Jewish woman, but one who clings to a token given to her by a royal guard who frankly lusts after her and Esther after him. Finally, I am concerned that many will pick up the book, forgetting it is a novel and not inspired Scripture and believe the fictional work as truth. The themes of murderous plots, enemies of the Jewish people and Purim along with the power of God were lost in the telling. Some of the directions the plot took or the way characters were portrayed whether real or fiction wasn’t believable to me. I read a lot of books with various themes from various genres. My conviction is when you write a story based on people or events from Scripture it is wise to be very careful in weaving the story, staying as close to Scripture as possible. Now, the author tells readers right off which characters were real and those that weren’t, which was a helpful tool to anyone who never even read the biblical account of Esther. I know that Esther wasn’t perfect, but I don’t think the novel portrayed her in a way that is accurate. I could see how women such as the concubines, virgins and multitudes of servants would plot to assassinate anyone they didn’t like or was placed in the position they coveted. Why though at the very end of the book were some of the most important points or events of the book of Esther in the Bible seemingly plugged in and then glossed over? Other authors have written fictional accounts of biblical people or events that I enjoyed as they stayed true to the scriptural portrayal while adding fictional aspects to the story that seemed to enhance the understanding instead of distorting facts. As I read, I kept asking myself what the goal or purpose of the author was in writing the novel. I still am not sure. I just hope that people remember to read the true story of Esther and the history of Jewish people. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” aucune critique | ajouter une critique
From the award-winning author of Sinners and the Sea comes a breathtaking new look into the timeless tale of Queen Esther, "a riveting tale of courage" (New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee). A glittering Persian king has a vast empire that reaches farther than where the sun meets the horizon. He is bathed in riches and commands a frightening military force. He possesses power beyond any other mortal man and rules his kingdom as a god. Anything he desires, he has. Any woman he wants, he possesses. Thousands of them. Young virgins from all across his many lands. A Jewish girl is ripped from her hut by the king's brutish warriors and forced to march across blistering, scorched earth to the capital city. Trapped for months in the splendid cage of the king's palace, she must avoid the ire of the king's concubines and eunuchs all while preparing for her one night with the king. Soon the fated night arrives, and she does everything in her power to captivate the king and become his queen. But wearing the crown brings with it a new set of dangers. When a ruthless man plies the king's ear with whispers of genocide, it is up to the young queen to prevent the extermination of the Jews. She must find the strength within to violate the king's law, risk her life, and save her people. This is a story of finding hidden depths of courage within one's self. Of risking it all to stand up for what is right. This is the story of Queen Esther. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Esther forms a relationship with one of the Kings guards. I kept waiting for this to end in disaster. Instead they keep the secret.
The story of Purim comes in near the very end. The ending of what eventually happens to Esther is left untold. ( )