Anita Diamant's the Red Tent

Continuum Contemporaries give readers accessible and informative introductions to some of the most popular, most acclaimed, and most influential novels of recent years. A team of contemporary fiction scholars from both sides of the Atlantic has been assembled to provide a through and readable analysis of each of the novels in question. The books in the series all follow the same structure: a biography of the novelist, including other works, influences, and, in some cases, an interview
a full-length study of the novel, drawing out the most important themes and ideas
a summary of how the novel was received upon publication
a summary of how the novel has performed since publication, including film or television adaptations, literary prizes, and so forth
a wide range of suggestions for further reading, including web sites and discussion forums
and a list of questions for reading groups to discuss.