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m1nature's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.0
barnesstorming's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
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
4.75
lydiathurman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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? Yes
4.25
mrsrccockrell's review against another edition
4.0
I'm disappointed that it took me so long to read this book. I read it thinking it might be something I'd want to teach in my AP Lit classes, and I still think it would be great for that if it weren't so long. I'd never be able to fit it into a unit. But it will be a great independent reading option. This is a hard story to stomach, but it highlights a lot of the issues with Christian Nationalism, toxic masculinity, and white saviorism.
alyssafraley's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nancyhxo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
erinthompson11's review against another edition
4.0
Kingsolver does an excellent job of including the reader in the story. You truly feel like you connect with some of the characters and the constant changing viewpoints keeps in interesting. I often find that these are my favorite types of novels. I also appreciated this novel because of the historical fiction component. I was unaware of what was happening in the Congo at this time and this novel challenged me to learn more. I recommend this book to anyone who has a lot of time to indulge themselves in a great read.
rhiannonflint's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25