In a Milk and Honeyed Land has been getting some reviews recently, so I thought I would gather the links together along with short snippets.

• Anna Belfrage on “The Review Group” –
  http://thereviewgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/anna-reviews-in-milk-and-honeyed-land.html –
Mr Abbott paints a vivid description of the region and its people as it may have appeared well over three thousand years ago, doing a rather elegant tie in to the events related to us in the Book of Joshua... The life in this long-ago village is richly described, from the foods they prepare, to the tending of the olives and the rituals of life and death... it is a reflection on human life in general, subtly making the point just how similar the central issues in our lives remain – whether in the here and now or in the far back then... The prose is rich and fragrant and flows easily across the pages... In a Milk and Honeyed Land is a believable and at times very touching description of a man that always tries to do the best he can for his family and friends. Add to this an unusual historical background, some very evocative writing, and you have quite the read."
• Keeping Sane with Books –
  http://booksane.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/in-milk-and-honeyed-land-by-richard.html –
a wonderfully written novel full of a very particular history... The language is exceptional with some wonderful turns of phrase that I had never heard before. The importance of the community is emphasised through religious belief, unhappy marriages, dysfunctional relationships, anger, betrayal and so much more. Dr.Abbott develops strong characters not just in terms of writing but also where their own behaviours are concerned. ... All in all a unique and satisfying book."
• The Book Professor –
  http://bookprofessor.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/reviewshare-historical-in-milk-and.html –
This is a story about personal strength, growth and change. ... Damariel's life story draws the reader in like very few stories can. His trials and tribulations in the local community are well articulated and I would describe this as a beautiful book. ... There is so much to take in that I think it probably deserves a second reading to get the most out of it. It is definitely a recommended read.
• The Book Connoisseur –
  http://www.book-connoisseur.com/2014/02/5-in-milk-and-honeyed-land-by-richard.html –
...this is a historical novel told with great authority by a writer who is evidently a master of the subject. I LOVED the attention to detail the author presented with each setting... a believable story with well-developed characters, at times both beautiful and touching and is well worth a read if you are looking for something thoughtful.
• The Reading Cat –
  http://thereadingcat.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/book-reviewshare-4-stars-in-milk-and.html –
This was a book that is refreshingly original. The lives of these extraordinary people in an ordinary town are captured in a fascinating manner and presented with excellent writing technique. The people are as real as it gets and I found myself strongly connecting with some of the situations the main character found himself in. The prose is almost poetic and flows beautifully although some sections are so rich and full of detail that sometimes they need to be read more than once. This book by Dr.Richard Abbott definitely requires some concentration and thought to get the most out this book just adds to its charms. A great novel.