So It Seemed: Novel

by Rivka Elias, Rivka Elias, Chaya Schwartz (Editor)

Hadassa is nearly everything she ever wished herself to be, but on the day she agrees to host a non-frum couple, she discovers that it only seemed so.

“She opened the door and froze, feeling the same anticipation she used to feel before seeing the face of her new-born baby for the very first time.”


“Who’s moving in, Mum?” Shmuli asked.
“Later,” she whispered. She didn’t know their name, did she?

179 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 14, 2015

Reviews

[rivka · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Pacing is odd, and needs editing. Also, too heavy-handed on the foreshadowing. (No, not actually a sign of quality literature.)

But it is overall an enjoyable read. I especially liked that it is set in Zurich, a place I recall fondly.