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The Fifth Servant by Kenneth Wishnia

The Fifth Servant

by Kenneth Wishnia

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  • Feb 2010, 400 pages
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  • Denice B. (Fort Bragg, CA)
    The Fifth Servant
    What a disappointment! Although obviously very well researched, the story didn't flow. The story and plot (what was it??) were confusing, and, though I'm fascinated by language, the insertions of several foreign tongues was tedious rather than illuminating. It was a chore to read, and I found myself rereading too many passages.
  • Sue B. (White Bear Lake, MN)
    The Fifth Servant
    I didn't like this book and struggled to finish it. The storyline and characters were not well developed. The book became bogged down with too many Jewish references and words. It was tiresome and boring to read.
  • Caryl L. (Williamsburg, VA)
    The fifth servant
    This book was very difficult to read as it is written for a specific audience. As advertised, I was looking forward to a history of the period and the Inquisition. The story line also sounded interesting. These two themes are very thin. The book is actually about rabbinical teachings, quotes from the Talmud Torah and other readings. For those interested in this area and its teachings, it may be an interesting book. I cannot recommend for general audiences.
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