Excellent novel!!! Somewhat long but well worth the time invested. Each chapter could be its own novella. All chapter stories nicely tied up at the end. Excellent overview of the long and tortuous history of the Middle East.

As good a discussion about history of religion that you will find

A great dive into the beginning of religion in the Middle East - longer than life but expected. Gives a good in-depth description of the Jewish history and the struggles of religion -

I could not get involved with the characters. Therefore, I cannot continue reading this book.

A bible lesson masquerading as a modern novel! I thought this was to be a story about an archaeological dig which is an interest of mine. However, it turned out yo be a retelling of the old testament. Not my cup of tea at all.