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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
A little more ecology than I bargained for, but good writing.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Barbara Kingsolver is a master of place. I felt like I knew the town and mountain in this novel, they became close friends. I also really appreciated the ecology lessons, although the listing of species of birds, especially, became a little tedious. The novel was surprisingly sexual, but also lush with life. The plot twists were easy to spot a mile away, but I enjoyed following the characters down their paths regardless. It was a lovely novel for a spring/summer read.
I wanted to love it, but one of the main characters was deeply unlikable to me for no reason.
Also call me a hater but I don't think it was necessary to the plot for the other girl to have a crush on her 17 year old nephew.
But the prose, as always, was divine. And I loved the ending.
Also call me a hater but I don't think it was necessary to the plot for the other girl to have a crush on her 17 year old nephew.
But the prose, as always, was divine. And I loved the ending.
I rarely read a book twice, and this is a book I want to read again.
It's been a long time since I read it (from a friend's recommendation), but I remember enjoying the amazing imagery, the interesting plot, and the developed characters.
It's been a long time since I read it (from a friend's recommendation), but I remember enjoying the amazing imagery, the interesting plot, and the developed characters.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4.75 rounded up. Kingsolver seems like the voice of reason which is probably why I love her books so much. I always learn something when I read her novels and that makes this book worth your time.
I was hoping for something more like the Poisonwood Bible. Instead this came off as a little preachy, and some of the storylines weren't all that interesting. I found Lusa the most interesting character and could have read more of her and less of, say, Garnett, who comes off more a caricature than a full-fledged character.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Enjoyed this but I’ve given three stars just because I didn’t love it as much as Flight Behavior (or Demon Copperhead obvs). The three intertwined stories were all captivating and I really loved Lusa’s — didn’t want it to stop! But the book had a bit of a feel of a lesson about the biodiversity crisis too. That’s fine, but just less subtle than in other Kingsolver books I’ve read