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sjanke2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Cancer, Car accident, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Grief, and Pregnancy
alyssapusateri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Grief, Sexual content, Animal death, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Pregnancy, Cancer, Death of parent, Ableism, Incest, Terminal illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use, Transphobia, Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Alcohol
mr_cain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The second reason I docked .25 of a star was
I must say this is absolutely one of my favorite books. Ms. Kingsolver's longer books are always such a treat to invest time in. This book took me a while to finish, but I'm so glad I stuck it out. Initially, I was put off by the slow pace, but it grows on you. It's more of a walk in the woods in terms of pace rather than a story with a definite finish line. I love how the town/woods and the animals are characters in themselves both literally and metaphorically.
I loved all three plot lines so much. I was initially put off by Garnett and his views and I was unsure of where his story was going, but I learned to love him too. I even learned about pestecides and crop management! From a fiction book! What?!
I also loved how she ended the book.
I could not recommend this book enough. I did not consider myself any kind of hardline environmentmentalist: I didn't know much and agriculture was not ever on my mind. This book opened up a world to me I'd never spend time in and it was wonderful. I loved it.
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Incest, Pregnancy, and Terminal illness
Minor: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Addiction, and Sexual content
sexpest's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
One topic that was disturbing to read as it was introduced and played with so nonchalantly was...
The only storyline that captivated me throughout the whole book was the chapters about Deanna. She was a very loveable character and I enjoyed her overall progression and growth.
I would only recommend this book if you enjoy slow books and are willing to overlook some questionable beliefs/behaviors of the characters. It was published in 2000 after all. :)
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Cancer
zarlynsnook's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death and Animal death
Moderate: Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual content
persephoney's review against another edition
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
alyssathorn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Moderate: Cancer, Grief, and Dementia
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
carli_indicating's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Transphobia
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Religious bigotry, Grief, Cursing, Cancer, and Bullying