Don't kill me, but I haven't read it yet. Soon as I do, I'll be a mad poster what posts like mad.

I haven't got that far. I'm not that familiar with the relevant scripture, and now I'm perplexed on how all the introductory chapters on her mothers is going to be relevant to the "rape".

I found the women's view of religion interesting, especially juxtaposed with Jacob's religion.

(I keep having to say "Joseph and the Amazing etc." to remember if Dad is Jacob or Joseph.)

Hee.

I found my copy of the book but have not started re-reading it yet.

Man, double-posting I understand -- but how the heck did I manage to triple post?

I started the book, and am so far loving the writing, but I'm only about a chapter in. If anyone's still discussing it next week when I will have (hopefully, because someone kill me if not) finished writing for my own deadline (and also finished reading), I will post then, a la Wolfram.

I put it on hold at the library way late, and then I was number two on the list, so ... still waiting. Of course, I have the next two sitting in my room. Thank goodness for online renewal. Anyway. Working on it.

I read it, but meant to re-read it and have not done that yet, so I will wait to discuss until later this week or early next. It just makes the anticipation last longer.

YIKES!!!!!!

I meant to say Diamant is not pretending her version is authoritative, she's just writing fiction. Gah. I need a proof-reader. Okay, back to correct, and then read what y'all wrote. Sorry for the stupid.