I couldn't put this book down. Literally. I read the entire book in an evening, finishing at 12:30 PM. This is the first book I've read by Lynn Austin, and I was definitely impressed.
This book is captivating. Lynn is a good writer: she spent the first few chapters introducing each of the main characters (Nehemiah, Chana, and Nava), and then alternates between those three storylines throughout the book. The characters are deep and interesting, and not necessarily predictable.
Interestingly, when I finished the book, I went and read the Biblical book of Nehemiah...and was impressed at how much from there she actually managed to weave into this definite work of fiction. I thoroughly enjoyed her creativity in adding fictional characters yet keeping it Biblically accurate, with the correct mindset that a Jew would have likely had at that time.
Some of the scenes/themes are not appropriate for a younger audience, so keep that in mind when deciding to buy or read this book.
I was given a free copy of this book by Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group) in exchange for an honest review.
This book is captivating. Lynn is a good writer: she spent the first few chapters introducing each of the main characters (Nehemiah, Chana, and Nava), and then alternates between those three storylines throughout the book. The characters are deep and interesting, and not necessarily predictable.
Interestingly, when I finished the book, I went and read the Biblical book of Nehemiah...and was impressed at how much from there she actually managed to weave into this definite work of fiction. I thoroughly enjoyed her creativity in adding fictional characters yet keeping it Biblically accurate, with the correct mindset that a Jew would have likely had at that time.
Some of the scenes/themes are not appropriate for a younger audience, so keep that in mind when deciding to buy or read this book.
I was given a free copy of this book by Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group) in exchange for an honest review.
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