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3.17 of 5 stars
What if God fell in love and the person was already married? A bitter story of the very first love triangle between a man, his wife, and their ... read full description

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Apr 07, 2011
Sally Anne rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This one came to close to getting another star. Admittedly, I am a fan of historical fiction and when I can find a good Bible story that makes sense, so much the better. Diski's characters, including god, are strong, fallible, funny, and believable. Diski's writing is spare, clear, and cuts like a knife. I could find a lot of aphorisms and epigrams about the human condition in Only Human, but I think I will save it for the next read through. And I will read it again.
Dec 27, 2009
April rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I breezed right through this novel while on vacation and really enjoyed it. I am a fan of biblical historical fiction that is written from a humanistic or secular perspective. Having loved "The Red Tent," I picked up this book hoping it would be similar. It was (though I give it one less star because "The Red Tent" is simply untouchable).

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Jul 19, 2007
Connie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A witty and intelligent take on the book of Genesis. Very entertaining!
Nov 27, 2011
Lisa rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Oct 26, 2011
Marissa rated it: 1 of 5 stars
Aug 27, 2011
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Zoe rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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Dec 28, 2009
Debbie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Dec 06, 2009
Yasemin rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Lamerestbelle rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Sep 03, 2008
Marc rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Jul 30, 2008
Anja rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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