Havah: The Story of Eve by Tosca Lee
Reviewed by Lori Twichell, Radiant Lit
Genre: historical fiction, religious,
Publisher: B&H Books
Publication Dates: August 1, 2010
From the first heartbeat and breath to Eve’s final moments on this Earth, Tosca Lee delves into the utterly astonishing first person point of view of Eve, the first woman in existence. The tale, in and of itself, seems too large to even begin to catalog. But with vivid descriptions, heartbreaking experiences and incredible dialogue, Tosca Lee manages to do what seems impossible. She steps inside the mind of Eve and shares a glimpse with us of what things may have been like.
I was drawn into this story from the very first sentence and it continued to wrap its way around my heart until I found myself sobbing for Eve and the journey that she made. From glorious perfection to humanity, Eve had everything, lost it, and still, she persevered through it all. In Lee’s retelling, we get to experience what it was like for Eve to watch successive generations deal with the difficulty of life after the fall. We get to see what it was like to raise two sons, only to have one commit the first murder of mankind. The heartache and sorrow of losing two sons in one fell swoop is almost too much to be imagined. Yet Tosca Lee paints a picture with words as her medium and it’s one that is so beautiful, so vivid, and so heartfelt that once this story is completed, it would be difficult to view the world in the same manner.
Eve’s story has few verses of the Bible dedicated to it, but it’s the core of everything we understand about the Christian walk. Lee’s perception of this extraordinary life of Eve is amazing. As I read, I couldn’t help but believe that Lee’s talent stretches far beyond description. Her empathy with these voices and descriptive beauty in the retelling is nothing short of being called masterpiece. To consider this a book that you must read does not give it nearly enough credit. Get this book today. Give it as a gift. Do not miss the chance to experience the beautiful stories of this modern day virtuoso of the written word.
*PG-13 – for adult topics and situations.
Copy provided by B&H Books
