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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
3.5 stars. Enjoyable book, interesting characters. I did feel it could have been edited down more as there seemed to be a lot of unnecessary detail. I acknowledge, however, that may just be my taste and some probably find that detail quite beautiful. The writing itself was indeed beautiful from start to finish.
This was an interesting read. I could have done with a little less detail on moths. But the stories were interesting and thought-provoking.
I liked this better than I thought I was going to at the beginning
I absolutely love Barbara Kingsolver’s writing. There is such beauty around her characters. I love how she explains scientific or natural concepts through her writing. I allowed myself to read this over many months, allowing myself small excepts until the last pages. Love.
This was my first Barbara Kingsolver book, and I am hooked. It's the kind of book that makes you look at the world differently while you're reading it, and even after you're done reading it. What a gift.
Of all the Kingsolver books I have read, this is my second favorite. It's a beautiful tale of nature and humanity and the fragility of both. The three tales come together seamlessly.
I love Barbara Kingsolver. The Poisonwood Bible and Small Wonders are definitely sitting on my favorites pile. I tried several times to read this book and, much as I dislike not finishing what I've started, I can't read this. The detailed scenes feel like species name-dropping, and I can't identify with the characters I've met so far. They just don't seem real enough, but more of an uncomfortable stereotype. I have many other books I want to read, so I think I will finally give up on this one.
3.75 rounded up. Loved the premise, the nature element, and the connectedness between the characters, but I felt like I was left with unanswered questions and the plot felt rushed at the end (and I wanted more).
Really liked it. It was similar to Poisonwood Bible in that it tells a story but has a strong environmental message. I liked all I learned about ecosystems and organic farming. As always with Barbara Kingsolver there were strong, well developed characters.
Too precious in general and too glorifying of the men in heterosexual sex. Yuck.