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Prodigal Summer

Barbara Kingsolver

4.07 AVERAGE


it felt a bit preachy in places, but i loved the stories. I was sad to reach the end.
emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
informative inspiring reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
emotional hopeful informative reflective relaxing slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character

It contained some content I didn't feel like I needed to read, so I didn't get very far...

She took me with her - to her cabin, to her solitude and left me there.

After a bit of a rocky start, (“he made love like a farmer”), I really enjoyed this book! I loved all the characters, including the curmudgeonly Garnett and his relationship to Nannie (who I pictured as a version of Jessica Tandy). Lusa, Jewel and the twins, Deanna and Eddie all felt so real. I have come to realize about myself that I enjoy a not-so-tied-up ending. This one was perfect.
emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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: No

Easy read that had me deeply caring for every single character in the most wholesome way. This is one I will reread