Review by Shrabastee -- First Family by Alice Langholt

[Shrabastee Chakraborty]

This seems to be a closer adaptation of a biblical story than the Witch of Endor, whose review I just read and commented on a few seconds ago. Thank you for your candid review.

Thanks Espie for stopping by!

[Shrabastee Chakraborty]

I normally don't like novels based so closely on Biblical texts. But then again, the story of Adam and Eve does leave a lot of room for speculation. And why shouldn't we be willing to consider imaginative interpretations? Nice review.

Thanks for stopping by! Yes, I believe we should keep an open minded approach all the time. Honestly, this rendition of the Biblical story was very engaging!

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

Before going into details, I should mention that I haven’t read the Bible. My meager knowledge on the Biblical stories is based solely on books and movies depicting the same. Moreover, I personally believe in evolution, not in Creation. Surprisingly enough, this helped me read the book with an open mind and I loved every bit of it.

This gives your review a different perspective. I applaud that you chose a book that's out of your "comfort zone" and decided to do so with an open mind. It, definitely, paid off and I'm glad you enjoyed it even if it doesn't agree with your beliefs.

I absolutely loved the portrayal of God. I always had this idea that banishing Adam and Eve from the garden was a form of punishment. This story shows that God actually let them make their own way into the world. An affectionate father, He was always there, looking out for His children. Though affected by their distress, He never interfered in their life so that they could learn to be self-reliant.

I've always liked this idea much more than a punishing God.

I had seen this book for review but I had dismissed it as "preachy". Your review totally changed my mind and I want to read the different perspectives, especially God's.

Very interesting review, thank you!

[Bavithra M]

This book is not my cup of tea. I dont like this kind of genre of books still i found your review is nice . Thanks for the review.