The 19th Wife: A Novel by David EbershoffMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was hot in the states when I left this summer. So, I grabbed it and was interested from page 1. Ebershoff masterfully entwines the stories of the Mormon church origins with a modern sect. I found the historical inter-chapters fascinating and the multi-perspective narration a perfect tool for gaining insight into the struggles of the first Mormons and their "followers". From the female side this book provides a real expose into the lives of women in a polygamous setting, while weaving in the effects of faith and history. Loved this book.
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