‘Dovekeepers’ a tale of Masada as grim death approachesLinks to earlier reviews etc. here.
by Hilary Daninhirsch
[Jewish] Chronicle Correspondent
One hallmark of a good writer is finding a new way to tell an old story. Fans of Alice Hoffman will be surprised, and yet pleased, to discover “The Dovekeepers,” a fresh version of the story of Masada in the year 70 C.E., just after the Temple is destroyed. Historical fiction is a total departure for Hoffman’s adult novels, although she does weave familiar themes of magic and mysticism into the story.
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Saturday, January 07, 2012
Review of "The Dovekeepers"
REVIEW OF ALICE HOFFMAN, THE DOVEKEEPERS: