A review by storiesandsidequests
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I listened to the audiobook and it was a great read - highly engaging and thoughtful. The story follows Anna, the fictional wife of Jesus, and highlights the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in biblical times, particularly one who has a desire for knowledge and a life of her own. I loved Anna’s character and found myself relating to her even though her experiences were so different from my own. I also enjoyed the depiction of Jesus and the way Anna’s story was woven into historical facts of his life. 
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