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Sarah (Women of Genesis, Bk 1)
Sarah - Women of Genesis, Bk 1
Author: Orson Scott Card
Sarai was a child of ten years, wise for her age but not yet a woman, when she first met Abram. He appeared before her in her father's house, filthy from the desert, tired and thirsty. But as the dirt of travel was washed from his body, the sight of him filled her heart. And when Abram promises Sarai to return in ten years to take her for hi...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780765341174
ISBN-10: 0765341174
Publication Date: 9/17/2001
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 131 ratings
Publisher: Forge Books
Book Type: Paperback
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peculiarbookworm avatar reviewed Sarah (Women of Genesis, Bk 1) on + 23 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
I very much enjoyed Card's hearty tale of Sarah.

Card is able to weave Biblical legend into a very believable story about possibly the two most important people in Judeo-Christian history.

Card does not alter scripture, rather, he does his best to fill in the gaps that we have always been left to wonder about and it's not only an engaging read, it feels authentic, as well.

My only two complaints:
1) Card repeatedly talks about the men of Sodom. It is laughable how much he alludes to what these men allegedly did, without actually bringing it up plainly. It's as if he wants to talk about it so very badly, but just cannot bring himself to do it. I smiled many times when the "men of Sodom" were mentioned.

2) This book was not long enough! I wanted more and didn't get it.

Still, this was a great read, and shouldn't be missed, no matter what your religion.
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Helpful Score: 5
A wonderful book about the biblical Sarah and her life told from her perspective. Told with such "realness" you'd think the author channeled Sarah herself to tell her own story.
A great work of historical fiction.
reviewed Sarah (Women of Genesis, Bk 1) on + 171 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Did you like The Red Tent? This is another historical fiction account of a woman from the Old Testament. Well researched, but a depth of characterization not found in the Bible. Lot's wife actually has a name in this book! I picked this book up because I enjoyed Card's science fiction, and I am so glad that I did. I plan to read the other two books in the series ASAP!
MOI avatar reviewed Sarah (Women of Genesis, Bk 1) on + 37 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
There isn't much to go on in the Bible about Sarah's life, but Orson Scott Card has done excellent research on what life was like in her time and it's easy to think that this COULD have been about her. Even discounting that the book is about the matriach of the Judeo-Christian culture, it's a fantastic read.
mpmarus avatar reviewed Sarah (Women of Genesis, Bk 1) on + 133 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Excellent - one of the best biblical history novels I've read. I was surprised, since the author is knoown for his science fiction, but he brings the same craftsmanship to this novel. Can't wait to read the next in this series!
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purplerain4 avatar reviewed Sarah (Women of Genesis, Bk 1) on
I started this book with anticipation. I just finished a series on the Wives of King David. From the start, there were things, as I read, that I thought "I do not remember this!!"... I went to the Bible and re-read.... After three chapters, I put the book down. Disappointed. There was too much "added" information.. and changed information. I read that lots of readers really loved it, but, I'm sorry. I did not want to read a story that did not follow the Biblical story. I realize that it is a fiction book, but unimportant facts are different than the "REAL FACTS". :(
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Loved this book! Inspired me to re-read the story of Abraham and Sarah in my bible.
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great book, very intersting read the whole book in one day


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