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tashaseegmiller's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve been meaning to read this book for a long time, but I always found a reason not to. It’s a shame that I waited so long. It is utterly brilliant on so many levels.
littlefish13's review against another edition
5.0
An oldie but a goodie. Another great read from Ms. Kingsolver. I just love her way with words. Great relationships and bigger message about the world we live in!
lthale's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I'm writing rapid reviews because I'm so far behind, but I will say nearly the same thing about this book that I said about Demon Copperhead. Kingsolver writes with such humanity and humor that it makes the depth of grief and sadness in her books go down so much easier. She just "gets it"- what it means to be Southern, what it means to be HUMAN; and how we all have a story to tell and how those experiences shape us, for better or worse. Her books always have portions that drag for me, which is why they don't reach 5 stars, but she is an incredible writer and an incredible storyteller. I'm so glad I finally got to this!
utahmomreads's review against another edition
4.0
This was a wonderfully written book about a missionary family in the Congo. The story is told through five different narrators. I liked reading the different voices and opinions and reactions to the situation. It is captivating and entertaining.
wordsmithreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Religious bigotry, Racism, Colonisation, Animal death, and Classism
Moderate: War, Ableism, and Child abuse
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Cannibalism
abhijit340's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
fayestrange's review against another edition
3.0
so many thoughts
barbara kingsolver is a talented writer and can write some banger lines, but this book was a bit of a slog for me; overall i think it’s a pretty good book with some really interesting and nuanced conversations, that being said, some of the choices are questionable and i think she really leans into uncomfortable moments
barbara kingsolver is a talented writer and can write some banger lines, but this book was a bit of a slog for me; overall i think it’s a pretty good book with some really interesting and nuanced conversations, that being said, some of the choices are questionable and i think she really leans into uncomfortable moments
hannahg1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jenhurst's review against another edition
4.0
I think this book was good, but I’m a little fascinated by how popular it is! For how many years people go crazy over this. I’m just not sure why it’s created such an effect and other books of similar caliber have not.