Hadassah: One Night with the King, by Tommy Tenney, Mark Andrew Olsen
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A gripping action/adventure full of political intrigue and suspense, with a brand-new perspective on a historical figure you may think you already know!
Both a palace thriller and a Jewish woman's memoir, Hadassah brings the age-old story of Esther to life. This historically accurate novel, layered with fresh insights, provides a fascinating twist on a pivotal time in religious history, and listeners will find it bursting with pause-resisting drama.
During in-depth research on the life of Esther and its setting in ancient Persia - contemporary Iraq and Iran - Tenney discovered a compelling, heart-stopping tale lying at its core. He uses here his skilled storytelling gifts to capture the power and beauty of the peasant girl who became queen.
Hadassah: One Night with the King, by Tommy Tenney, Mark Andrew Olsen- Amazon Sales Rank: #161016 in Audible
- Published on: 2015-10-23
- Format: Abridged
- Original language: English
- Running time: 204 minutes
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful. Haddassash By LMN11 I had mixed feelings about this book. I love the account of Esther in the Bible, and we read the author's version of that account in the last 20% of this book. However, the first 80% of this book leaves much to be desired. I understand that this is a work of fiction, and that the author is trying to fill in gaps. However, I still expect the fictional parts to be plausible. Unfortunately, Tenney's version is not at all plausible. Instead, he seems to chose events simply to make the story more dramatic. Personally, I think the story of Esther is dramatic enough as it is. There was no need for the author to add such idiotic events of his own. The end result was just way too unrealistic, and it ruined the Esther account for me.Some examples of the dramatic license taken:- Haman is the last descendant of the Amalekites and the king Agag. In the Bible, we know that Saul didn't have King Agag killed right away. It wasnt until later that the prophet Samuel killed him. In Tenney's version, this delay allowed for King Agag's wife, who was also captured, to escape from her bonds, sneak past her guards, find where they were keeping her husband the king, sneak into him, have sex with him (also unnoticed) and escape, now carrying the king's son. She taught this son to hate the Jews, and this son was a forefather of Haman,who was thus also raised to hate Jews. While it is true that Haman was an Amalekite, and quite possibly a royal descendant, I find it unlikely that his forefather was conceived in such a way. If I was king Agag's wife, and managed to escape, I wouldn't stop to have whoopie with my heavily guarded husband one last time. I would have run for it. And if I really loved him, maybe I would have tried to help him escape, but I certainly wouldn't have wasted time having sex with him. Anyways, this whole account was just ludicrous. I almost stopped reading after this.- We know, based on the bible, that Esther's parents must have died, and that Mordecai raised her, but we don't know how they died. Most likely, it was from something simple, like a disease or illness. But in Tenney's version,her entire family is stabbed to death and then burned by none other than Haman himself. Really? If Haman really did kill them, I think the bible would have mentioned that, because there's just too much irony there to leave it out. Since it's not in the bible, it seems most likely that Haman did not kill them. Just another ridiculous account by the author trying to create needless drama.- Haman and his men have their own symbol that they have on their flags and tattoo on their bodies. What is that symbol you ask? Why, a swastika, of course! Really? Does the author really want us to believe that Haman was the originator of the most notorious symbol in the history of the world? What's next? Is the author going to tell us that Haman was actually Hitler's twentieth something great grandfather???? I'm sorry, but the use of the swatstika was ridiculous, and perhaps even a bit offensive.- The opening and concluding chapters of this book actually take place in modern day. There, one of Esther's great grandchildren is getting married. A week before her wedding, her family takes her to an underground vault where they show her an old document. It is Esther's account of her life, and every one of her female descendants has signed the document before their wedding. Amazingly, this document has managed to remain secret for centuries. Right..... Meanwhile, with the document is an ancient necklace with a pendant of the star of David, the same necklace Esther wore 2500 years ago. And the bride is allowed to wear it to her wedding. Seriously? A top secret document? And a 2500 year old necklace? That she was allowed to wear in public? Somewhere along the way one of the thousands of girls that was Esther's descendant would have broken or lost that necklace. Completely unbelievable.If you try to look past the totally implausible parts of this book, what will you find? For the most part, only tedious paragraphs of Esther's ramblings. The farther into the book we get, the better it gets (probably because it starts to match the biblical account more closely). But honestly, only the last 20% of the book was enjoyable. The rest was fairly boring. I wish the author had spent more time developing the relationship between Esther and the king. And frankly,the last 20% is nearly verbatim the account from the bible. I say save yourself the $10 it costs to buy this book, take out your copy of the Bible, and read the account of Esther from there. Not only will it be free, but you'll be reading from the word of God, and you can't find a better author than him!
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful. A Woman of Influence in Ancient Persia By Rebecca of Amazon The memorable story of Esther in the Bible is now retold through the eyes of Esther. As Hadassah Kesselman prepares for her wedding day, she finds the experience steeped in mystery. Her story is set aside as Tommy Tenney and Mark Andrew Olsen delve into what is perhaps one of the most ancient fantasies. As women dream of marrying powerful men, men dream of the beautiful woman who worships them in body, mind and spirit. This fantasy is brilliantly woven into the story of Esther and makes for a compelling read.Hadassah Kesselman is required to read the story of Esther before her wedding day and soon learns of Esther's horrifying childhood experiences and mysterious awakenings into womanhood. Tommy Tenney's comforting writing style seems to mask the horror in a way that allows the reader to comprehend each situation without becoming overwhelmed by tragedy itself. He has a talent for capturing moments in time with exquisite attention to detail. The scent of myrrh lingers on the pages as an exciting drama unfolds in moments of sexual tension, suspense and intrigue.Esther's story is truly brought to life in this retelling filled with political conspiracies, wars, longings of the heart and brutal action. In her search for G-d, she also finds her place in the world and begins to understand her true destiny. Must she sacrifice herself to the King of Persia and fall prey to Haman's evil intentions?Even if you remember the biblical details, an entire new world of captivating adventure and romance awaits in Hadassah's journey to One Night With the King. I intended to read this book in two nights, but ended up reading all night.~The Rebecca Review
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful. A Refreshing Spin By Christian Fiction Reader This novel puts a refreshing spin on the story of Esther while remaining true to the Biblical facts. I especially appreciated how Tenney emphasized that King Saul's refusal to totally wipe out the Amalekites resulted in the near annihilation of the Jews centuries later. Disobedience does have consequences! Tenney's description of ancient Persia's lifestyle and customs brought the story alive to me. It's obvious the writer did his research.The book would have benefited from more diligent editing. For instance, Esther would not have used the word "platonic," because Plato wasn't even born until 427 B.C.; the Persians definitely would not have served potatoes, since they weren't introduced to the Eastern Hemisphere until the Spaniards discovered the Incas eating them. The overuse of hyperbole sometimes made me cringe too. Otherwise, I highly recommend it.
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