1.79k reviews for:

Prodigal Summer

Barbara Kingsolver

4.07 AVERAGE

lhlew's review against another edition

3.0

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I tried to get into this and I just could not. It's not at all like The Poisonwood Bible, which I remember really liking.

kdsmithstanley's review against another edition

5.0

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I have been carrying this book around with me for over a decade and without question, it was the right time to dive in. I could never have appreciated this book, in the same way, before living in rural NC. While still a newbie to the south eastern appalachian region, these stories gave me insight to the landscape and culture that enhanced the wonder and awe I have already come to experience.
Kinsolver’s character development is some of the finest I have ever known. While the book moved slow at times, I continued to be curious of the people and all creation I walked alongside of throughout the journey.

jsholzman's review against another edition

4.0

hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lllbean's review against another edition

5.0

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The most deliciously humid and lusty summer book. Feels like the rural towns and forests of the eastern U.S. in July

danielbaylis's review against another edition

4.0

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Richly woven. Deeply researched. A wonderful read.

zanatru's review against another edition

5.0

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Another great Kingsolver - making me see things in new light (prey vs predator hunting, food chain and eco importance), while characters got me invested and pulled me in

roriora's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

lgroat1024's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

dannaemh's review against another edition

5.0

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Beautiful! 🦋

__gaia__'s review against another edition

5.0

inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes