Review of Into the Hand of a Woman

[Rosemary Wright]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Into the Hand of a Woman" by Carla C. Ohse.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Into the Hand of a Woman, by Carla C. Ohse, follows an American woman judge named Deb Miller. One day, she visits a shelter and has a discussion with a young woman, who tells her, in detail, how she and her sister have been victims of human trafficking. Afterwards, Deb decides to go on a sabbatical leave to enable her to travel to Israel.

Deb arrives in Israel, and a military officer, Lieutenant Barak Cohen, is assigned to her to guide her. Meanwhile, there's a rogue senior officer, Sisera, in the Isreali Army, who abuses young women and trades in them. Somehow, there arises an attraction between Deb and Cohen, and they start a romantic relationship. They both team up to end the injustice against women. Will they succeed since they have the vicious and formidable Sisera to contend with?

This novel is interesting and easy to read. The author uses straightforward sentences for her descriptions of scenes and events. The plot is solid and unpredictable. Though I knew that Deb was looking for a means to conquer Sisera and free the women in the tent community, I couldn't guess the next event. Exploring chiefly the themes of faith, love, and injustice, the book is fascinating and entertaining. It contains dreams that directed Deb in her cause. Besides, I appreciate her closeness to God. I love how she communicated with God and got directions from him.

Although the story is set in Israel, the author states that, to her knowledge, there are no human trafficking camps in Northern Israel. In addition, she states that she got a license and created a camp for her novel to tell the story of a modern-day Deborah, which is different from the account of the biblical Deborah.

Regarding the characters, they're vivid and relatable. The author did a good job of describing them well. The major characters are few but enough to carry the plot forward. Being a judge, Deb is a tough and determined woman. I love the fact that she depends on God and speaks to him concerning everything.

There's nothing I don't like about the book. It was exceptionally well narrated. The author presented her story in an entertaining manner. The only people that will not appreciate the book are those that don't like faith-based books, but as for me, I enjoyed reading it. It was a worthwhile read.

Altogether, I rate Into the Hand of a Woman 4 out of 4 stars. I couldn't give it a lower rating because it's intriguing and suspenseful. Moreover, it was exceptionally well edited; I didn't notice any grammatical or typographical errors. It'll be a good read for anyone who enjoys faith-based novels, particularly those involving a bit of romance and women's victimization.

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[Sia P]

I adore it when the plot twists and turns and left you speechless. I'm guessing I'll read this next. Thanks for the review, I enjoyed reading it.^^