Martha

Author: Diana Wallis Taylor
Genre: Christian Fiction
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group, 2011
Pages: 254
Rating: Recommend

Synopsis:Perhaps one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented characters of the New Testament is Martha. Often painted in the colors of reproach, Martha seems to be the poster child for how not to be a follower of Jesus. From the mind of Diana Wallis Taylor comes this touching, well-researched portrayal of Martha of Bethany, sister of Mary and Lazarus. Through Taylor's lush descriptions and inspired combination of imagined and recorded dialogue, Martha's world--her trials, triumphs, and loves--vibrantly comes to life. Follow Martha as she is jilted by her betrothed, falls in love with a Roman soldier, grieves the death of her father, cares for her siblings, and serves her Lord with dignity and grace. Readers will never read the biblical story of Martha the same way again.

Review: I found fault with the flow of this novel. The author drew me in with Martha's story, only to interject Jesus' story, and then took me back into Martha's narrative. It was odd for a seasoned author, and jarring for the reader.

Claudia was better written.