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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
fast-paced
I loved this book when I read it a few years ago. I beautiful story of oneness of us all. Need to reread it!
Kingsolver was a little heavy handed on the ecological proselytizing in this story but I still enjoyed it.
This book came out shortly after I graduated from high school and moved away to college. When it did, my two favorite English teachers went to a signing back home, and got me an autographed copy to send to me at my dorm room.
Then I loaned it to a girl on my hall and she moved away with it.
People surprise you in all kindsa ways.
Then I loaned it to a girl on my hall and she moved away with it.
People surprise you in all kindsa ways.
I tried to get into the Poisonwood Bible years ago and could not, but maybe I’ll try again - because this novel was so beautifully written by Kingsolver.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I am very surprise that this book does not get mentioned more when favorite audiobooks are mentioned. Kingsolver's writing style reminds me of Delia Owens in [b:Where the Crawdads Sing|36809135|Where the Crawdads Sing|Delia Owens|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1524102644s/36809135.jpg|58589364]. Both have such a rich way of writing that it makes me want to pause over many passages.
"She could see the fresh beginnings of yet another storm coming: the leaves of the tulip popular down by the barn trembling and rotating on a hundred different axes, like a tree full of pinwheels."
Prodigal Summer is one of those slow books that you just want to savor. There are no huge plots or story developments. Instead it is a beautifully written story about nature, neighbors, friendship, and family.
This book will definitely be one of my favorite audiobooks of 2019. The factor the author is also the narrator makes it even more special. Kingsolver does a beautiful job narrating. The bird and bug songs between chapters makes it even more rich and beautiful.
"She could see the fresh beginnings of yet another storm coming: the leaves of the tulip popular down by the barn trembling and rotating on a hundred different axes, like a tree full of pinwheels."
Prodigal Summer is one of those slow books that you just want to savor. There are no huge plots or story developments. Instead it is a beautifully written story about nature, neighbors, friendship, and family.
This book will definitely be one of my favorite audiobooks of 2019. The factor the author is also the narrator makes it even more special. Kingsolver does a beautiful job narrating. The bird and bug songs between chapters makes it even more rich and beautiful.
it felt a bit preachy in places, but i loved the stories. I was sad to reach the end.