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Title: A Peek at Bathsheba

Subtitle: The David Chronicles, Book 2

Author: Uvi Poznansky

Narrator: Justin Harmer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-14

Publisher: Uvi Poznansky

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

At the peak of his life, David makes a serious error. His forbidden love for Bathsheba threatens to undo his entire legacy. When she becomes pregnant, he attempts to cover up the ensuing scandal by sending her husband - who serves him faithfully in his army - to his death. And for the rest of his life, he is tormented by the memory of that moment. Will he find redemption? And when his other wives suspect him of marital infidelity, will Bathsheba survive the ensuing court intrigue? Will he muster the strength to keep his promise to her and protect their son from danger?

This is volume two of the trilogy The David Chronicles, told candidly by the king himself. David uses modern language, indicating that this is no fairytale. Rather, it is a story that is happening here and now. Listen to his voice as he undergoes a profound change, realizing the magnitude of his sin and the curse looming over his entire future.

Do you like Middle Eastern, historical romances and forbidden love affairs? This King David novel has a modern twist like no book you have heard before, bringing King David of the Bible to life against the background of Israeli historical fiction. It paints King David's biography in a way that is both classic and timely.

Members Reviews:

Bathsheba revealed

If you could sum up A Peek at Bathsheba in three words, what would they be?

Inventive. Intimate. Surprising.

What other book might you compare A Peek at Bathsheba to and why?

Poznansky's work with biblical characters is a modernist look at ancient tales, which few do as well today. If I had to compare it to other works, I'd choose John Barth's Chimera, for the way both authors give a surprising immediacy to the story and remake the characters with more modern sensibilities, or The Last Temptation of Christ by Kazantzakis for its use of graphic language.

Have you listened to any of Justin Harmers other performances before? How does this one compare?

I had not heard Justin Harmer's work before I listened to the Bathsheba sample, when I marveled at what a perfect choice Poznansky had made to narrate this book. His delivery is smooth and always appropriate, his pronunciations correct, and he adds his own verve. Having read the book previously, I will say that Harmer made the story different from the way I heard it in my head, bringing out surprising nuances. I'll need to listen to other books that he's narrated and I have read make comparisons.

If you could rename A Peek at Bathsheba, what would you call it?

Behind Bathsheba

Any additional comments?

Wonderful melding of story and narrator. Recommended for YA and adult readers comfortable with strong, modern language in a biblical setting.

The commoner who became King!

If you could sum up A Peek at Bathsheba in three words, what would they be?

Captivating and memorable!

Which scene was your favorite?

One of my favorite scenes is the one when King David tried to manipulate Uriah to sleep with Bathsheba when he already knew she was expecting his child. Uriah refused to go to his wife despite King David's urging.