Ever

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by Gail Carson Levine (Goodreads Author)

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Is this book a fairytale retelling or just a fantasy?
ashes ➷ Neither. This is a retelling of a real story from the Bible-- the one she quotes at the beginning of the book. Jephthah vows to God that, if he wins h…moreNeither. This is a retelling of a real story from the Bible-- the one she quotes at the beginning of the book. Jephthah vows to God that, if he wins his battle, he will sacrifice whoever first greets him when he returns home. He expects, quite reasonably, that his flock of goats will be the ones to 'greet' him, but when he returns home, his daughter comes out to congratulate him on his battle. Levine is Jewish and is retelling a Jewish story from the Torah. (less)
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What di you think of the story told in two voices?
Hirkani W. Yea! I loved it. BEST BOOK 4EVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Is this book better than Fairest, better than all of Gail's books, or is it your least favorite? I'm not sure if I should read it or not. What do you think when you read it?
Linda Hanson This has been my least favorite of all her books. If you are a huge fan and have read everything else by her, then you should read it. However, if you…moreThis has been my least favorite of all her books. If you are a huge fan and have read everything else by her, then you should read it. However, if you are just looking for a Gail Carson Levine book then chose another.(less)
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is this book any good? it only has about 4 stars out of 6
M.B. I liked it. It is a middle-grade book, so it has some spots where it is clearly skirting around some of the issues it raises, but overall it's a very …moreI liked it. It is a middle-grade book, so it has some spots where it is clearly skirting around some of the issues it raises, but overall it's a very enjoyable read.(less)
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