Naomi Ragen's books always teach me something about the Jewish faith. This book certainly did. That said, the beginning of An Observant Wife was slow. There was too much introspection for my taste. However, I really enjoyed the second half. All of the characters were well developed. The plot was a slow build to an exciting finale, and I adored the ending. I learned many new words and customs. I found myself looking up the recipes for dishes that she described and look forward to making some of them in the future. So brew some mint tea and make some rugelach. You are sure to enjoy reading An Observant Wife.
*This is the sequel to An Unorthodox Match
I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.
From Amazon:
In this rich and compassionate novel, An Observant Wife, Naomi Ragen continues the love story between newly observant California-girl Leah and ultra-Orthodox widower Yaakov from An Unorthodox Match.
From the joy of their wedding day surrounded by supportive friends and family, Yaakov and Leah are soon plunged into the complex reality of their new lives together as Yaakov leaves his beloved yeshiva to work in the city, and Leah confronts the often agonizing restrictions imposed by religious laws governing even the most intimate moments of their married lives. Adding to their difficulties is the hostility of some in the community who continue to view Leah as a dangerous interloper, questioning her sincerity and adherence to religious laws and spreading outrageous rumors.
In the midst of their heartfelt attempts to reach a balance between their human needs and their spiritual obligations, the discovery of a secret, forbidden relationship between troubled teenage daughter Shaindele and a local boy precipitates a maelstrom of life-changing consequences for all.
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