Reviews

Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver

allisonwonderland80's review against another edition

challenging reflective

4.0

claire_dc22's review against another edition

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

3.0

bibliobrandie's review against another edition

2.0

I love Barbara Kingsolver, so giving her book 2 stars was painful. This book just didn't work for me. What I love most about her writing, her vivid, flawed and wonderful characters, was missing from this book. I agree with what another reviewer said: Flight Behavior feels like it was written not so much for the characters as to be the vehicle for a message: global warming is real and it's not just about changing temperatures. I believe that global warming is real but if I wanted to read about it, I'd probably have picked a non-fiction book. I felt like I was being hit over the head with the message and I didn't like the characters enough to really enjoy the book.

katesudol's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

kcrouth's review against another edition

2.0

I did not connect with this story as much as i have with other stories that i have loved from Ms. Kingsolver. I believe i understand the story and the messages contained, and i can empathize with the protagonist, drawing upon my formative years spent in the Ozarks of Missouri before i went to college. There are many powerful themes in the story, and looking back on it, i see the challenges put forth, and the hopes that are raised. I was just not drawn in to the degree i have been in most of the other of the authors wonderful stories. I'm not put off, just a little let down. Looking forward to reading more.

cohenstacey's review against another edition

3.0

3.5/5 ⭐️

adiasophia's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

applegnreads's review against another edition

5.0

Another stunner by Kingsolver.

Considering my current life etc, I especially found the whole thing about how your income bracket/social whatnot impacts what you think is important... not quite sure I can rearticulate what she said. I just agreed.

goodem9199's review against another edition

2.0

Oh, Babs...why'd you do me this way? Back in the day, I couldn't get enough Kingsolver. Animal Dreams, The Bean Trees, Pigs in Heaven, The Poisonwood Bible...those were some amazing books. I haven't been able to get back on the Kingsolver wagon since then. I had alot of hope in the beginning of this one, but it lost me...quickly. Maybe it's the audio. She does the reading, and her voice is so gentle that I almost steered my car into the front of a Mttress World to take a nap.

jkplayswithyarn's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0