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beckca03's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, what a phenominal book. I listened to the audiobook and Kingsolver herself was the narrator. This had to have made a big difference as she could really capture Adah in particular. Each daughter is so beautiful in their own right, and the parents terribly flawed, yet empathetic. The deep and controversial themes as told through the voices of all of the drastically-different children created a beautiful novel that will stay with me for a long time.
I also love the fact that I'm 2-for-2 with Barbara Kingsolver. I can't wait to read more by her...
I also love the fact that I'm 2-for-2 with Barbara Kingsolver. I can't wait to read more by her...
daisy_may's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
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? No
5.0
ellathelibrarian's review
4.0
Just incredible. Put it this way - reading on the bus makes me queasy but I read this on the bus every single day!
imperrterritus's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.75
usbcordnoose's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
typically say this or the tale of despereaux when asked my favorite book. barbara cooked with this one. on a 17-week waitlist for demon copperhead but i've got high hopes!!!!
scramuel058's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Religious bigotry, and Child death
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Slavery and War
drgnhrt968's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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
4.75
mart_mari's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
kmargaret's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Barbara Kingsolver is a master storyteller. Her ability to craft a beautiful and heart wrenching story about a family, while simultaneously telling the story of the devastating damage colonialism and imperialism has wrecked on Africa, specifically the Congo, is unmatched. I learned a great deal, cried, even laughed, will be processing this book for some time.