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Infinity in the Palm of Her Hand: A Novel of Adam and Eve
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Katie
Aug 15, 2009 rated it really liked it
This book is a fictional retelling of the Adam and Eve story. It begins with the creation of Adam, continues through the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden, and ends shortly after Cain kills Abel. I really enjoy novels that are twists on well known stories. The book provides an interesting perspective of God's motivation for creating the Tree of Knowledge and giving humans free will. Even outside of the context of Adam and Eve, I thought this book just provided a lot of interesting ideas about ...more
Maureen O'brien
Oct 31, 2009 rated it really liked it