A little more preachy and contrived than ideal.

Giving this a 4.25 star rating. Getting the chance to see the story of Rachel, Leah and Jacob was absolutely amazing. From young to old, watching them grow and live their lives in the 14 years of Jacob's work for Laban was interesting. Even getting the chance to see Bilhah and Zilpah as well. The plot, the issues, the pain, the realness of these characters --- I loved it all. I definitely want to get a physical copy of this book and the other two books.

I’m really upset that a book that should’ve been self-contained is left dangling, waiting for a sequel that after fifteen years seems like it will never be written.

A novelization of the biblical story, it really made me think, and brought them to life for me.