Alice Hoffman (one of my favorite authors) wrote The Dovekeepers, a novel that takes place in the year 70. The story culminates in an actual event; the seige of a fortress held by 900 Jewish people by the Roman army that lasted for 4 months. Only 7 people survived. The story is told by four women; Yael, Revka, Aziza and Shirah. Their lives intersect and my opinion of each woman changes as I hear their side of the story. As I read the book I kept thinking, "Offspring #2 would love this story." She likes epics and complicated quest stories more than I do. I did like this book though. I can easily imagine it as a movie.Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The Dove Keepers
Alice Hoffman (one of my favorite authors) wrote The Dovekeepers, a novel that takes place in the year 70. The story culminates in an actual event; the seige of a fortress held by 900 Jewish people by the Roman army that lasted for 4 months. Only 7 people survived. The story is told by four women; Yael, Revka, Aziza and Shirah. Their lives intersect and my opinion of each woman changes as I hear their side of the story. As I read the book I kept thinking, "Offspring #2 would love this story." She likes epics and complicated quest stories more than I do. I did like this book though. I can easily imagine it as a movie.
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Ok, since you recommended it, I put the request in at the library.
You will definitely like it.
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