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littlefish13's review
5.0
Barbara Kingsolver is such a magnificent storyteller. I'm always struck by how easy it is to believe her characters and really become a part of the story. I didn't love the ending, but I think that has as much to do with the fact that I just didn't want the story to end.
slymberis's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ohsovalentine's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
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
4.5
Once again Kingsolver hits it out of the park and I need to prep for a book coma! 3 distinct love-ish stories that come together magically but leave room for you to finish the tale of coupling, family and growth. Oh, and you'll learn a lot about flora & fauna while you're at it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Pregnancy
tanzipanzi's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and that surprised me. I’m not one to enjoy literary novels, and I have to admit this took me a really long time to get through but I’m glad I persisted (I’m talking like 8 months of “reading” it, but when the timing is right it’s a book you don’t want to put down). If you let the words sit with you and can stay focused enough to be absorbed by the story, you’ll be rewarded with a descriptive and cleverly written interwoven accounts of three families living in Appalachia. The connection to nature and the metaphorical language is poetic and beautiful without being overly unattainable for the average person, and quite frankly, it’s hot.
This was recommended to me by a friend who described it as the sexiest thing she’s ever read even though it’s only describing nature, and that was enough to pique my interest. I’d recommend reading it and letting yourself get full absorbed and transported to another life.
This was recommended to me by a friend who described it as the sexiest thing she’s ever read even though it’s only describing nature, and that was enough to pique my interest. I’d recommend reading it and letting yourself get full absorbed and transported to another life.
fanninh's review
2.0
This is a much hornier book than I expected, lol. Some elements were effective to me as a reader and some elements lost me.
lord4skin's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
feminist_mayhem's review
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sjanke2's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Cancer, Car accident, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Grief, and Pregnancy
kcrouth's review
4.0
Prodigal Summer is a heartwarming tale of three families and how their stories weave together though life and death, love and resentment, giving and receiving, humans and nature - all taking place in a beautiful and bountiful summer in the mountains of Appalachia. I loved this story. And there are GOATS in the story, and blackberry pie! I am left wanting to read more of Kingsolver, reading The Bean Trees next!