A review by slimy
The Gilded Chamber: A Novel of Queen Esther by Rebecca Kohn

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Really humanizes the person of Esther. We don’t often remember that Esther lived most her life as a concubine, Queen or not, to King Xerses which makes her willingness to put her life at risk to advocate for her people much more understandable. She was okay with risking her life because her life was one of captivity and regular assault. What is most inspiring about her character to me now is that she did not lose herself in becoming Queen. She remembered her people and remembered her God. The risk and conflict are turned internally and she becomes a resolute character that is independent of her surroundings. Esther remains Hadassah in the only way she can, in spirit.  
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