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The Romance Reader
by Pearl Abraham
This debut novel (which is not a romance) follows the adolescence of Rachel, the oldest daughter of an Hasidic Jew and his unhappy wife. The author portrays the growing friction between the girl's strict religious upbringing--complete with arranged marriage--and her independent spirit and reckless curiosity.
Editions of The Romance Reader
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Paperback |
Publisher Riverhead Books |
Date 1996 |
Price $1.00 |
 Good |
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Hardcover |
Publisher Putnam Pub Group |
Date 1995 |
Price $1.00 |
Very Good |
Publisher NotesWhat Rachel wants is to wear sheer stockings, to swim in a bathing suit, to sing at the top of her voice and wander the world like men do. But as the eldest daughter of a Hasidic rabbi, she is expected to follow in her mother's footsteps: caring for the young ones, helping at home, submitting to arranged marriage and shaving off her hair. The world of ultra Orthodox Judaism is strictly controlled. and Rachel can't quite imagine what life is like outside. But the forbidden paperback books that she secretly devours tell her of a world filled with daring, seductive men and sensuous, rebellious women. A world she yearns for even as her wedding day draws near. A world that she's not even sure really exists... First LineThe sound of Ma's voice speaking English wakes me. Review this book! |
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