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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
This was my first ever novel by Barbara Kingsolver and I was blown away by the story-telling, the themes and the quality of writing. I was really drawn Ito and cared about the stories even as they were very far from my own interests and experiences. I have gone on to read many lore of her books and remain an
Avid fan.
Avid fan.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
If I'm totally honest and writing this review kind of just for myself, this was an ok 3.5 star book. I wanted to learn more about Appalachian community, and boom, this book showed up from the library. It's kind of a funny book in that there's a sex scene only 28 pages in (not recommending this to my mom after all). I think it was an attempt by Kingsolver to write a book covering somewhat entwined lives of three women at different stages of their adulthood. It felt a bit Gen Z+, but I did end up finishing it and learning a nice amount about nature in the Appalachian region of rural Kentucky.
A meandering tale of discovery and environmentalism. I would have liked less stereotypical portrayals of some characters, especially the many female ones. An enjoyable if not completely satisfying read.
Fantastic. So many great issues surrounding predator control, farming and conservation while having a good story to tell. Using this one in my class in the fall. excited to read it again.
This was the first "real" book I read after becoming a mother and I still have such incredibly strong feelings for it. I spent those weeks (a few pages at a time) being reassured that I was a part of something ancient and big, this whole birth and death thing called Life. I know that it affected the kind of mother I am even today.
If only everyone were as informed about the environment as these lovely characters. If only everyone were as informed about the environment as Barbara Kingsolver...we'd have more books that accomplish what this book does so seamlessly: entertain as fiction AND teach the lesson that we are all so intricately, wonderfully connected.
Took a bit to get into this book and then oh my gosh I loved it. Beautiful.
"But solitude is only a human -presumption. Every quiet step is thunder to beetle life underfoot; every choice is a world made new for the chosen. All secrets are witnessed."
Probably more like 3..5 stars. Yay for nature, nay for ~intimacy~
Probably more like 3..5 stars. Yay for nature, nay for ~intimacy~