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lynnahaller's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mar1oes's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
cate_aclysm's review against another edition
4.0
As a Cuban, I've unfortunately gotta remove one star because the whole Cuba is an utopia bullshit.
(The world is a complicated place and Castro's Cuba is not the solution.)
Other than that, this book is gloriously thought-provoking and as beautiful as all other Kinsolver writing.
(The world is a complicated place and Castro's Cuba is not the solution.)
Other than that, this book is gloriously thought-provoking and as beautiful as all other Kinsolver writing.
furzy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
laurengrubbsshaney's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sabrinagreene's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
breesk89's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.0
I was really disappointed in this book, especially after reading an outstanding book by this author. This book seemed to pander to the left crowd (and I'm a leftist!). The characters were not well developed. The plot line was depressing and definitely reflected my life back at me, but not in a realistic way. Despite the miserable situation the characters were in, I just didn't really care about them. Wihs I had stopped reading when I knew it wasn't working out instead of wasting my time.
katiegilley's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great book to listen to on audio. It's read by the author and that made it a lot of fun.
This book is set during two time periods: the 2016 primaries and the late 1800s, both in New Jersey. The storylines are tied together by the home that is falling down around them both, as well as the inhabitants' confusion about the lack of social and political progress around them.
You'll probably enjoy this book if your politics are progressive or slightly to the left of moderate. The author tries her hardest to understand how people in the US could have voted the way they did in 2016. I think she's figured it out and did an excellent job portraying it in a respectful and sympathetic way.
This book is set during two time periods: the 2016 primaries and the late 1800s, both in New Jersey. The storylines are tied together by the home that is falling down around them both, as well as the inhabitants' confusion about the lack of social and political progress around them.
You'll probably enjoy this book if your politics are progressive or slightly to the left of moderate. The author tries her hardest to understand how people in the US could have voted the way they did in 2016. I think she's figured it out and did an excellent job portraying it in a respectful and sympathetic way.