In Feast or Famine by Mesu Andrews
This book is
the continuation of Joseph’s story begun in Potiphar’s Wife. It chronicles his rise to power, his marriage
to Asenath and his reunitement with his brothers. As usual, Mesu uses her skills as a researcher
to recreate the world of ancient Egypt.
While her description of its politics and religion were not my favorite
parts of the novel, they were key to understanding the elements of the
plot.
I did enjoy how
she created realistic characters with motivation that drove the plot. She answered questions I had asked regarding
Joseph’s marriage to a priestess mentioned in the Biblical account. I appreciated how her non-Hebrew characters
came to trust in Elohim due to the lives of His followers. And as always, she includes redemption and
some unforeseen plot twists!
Readers who
enjoy Biblical fiction will find much to like in this novel. I am grateful to the publisher for a
complimentary copy in return for my unbiased opinion.
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