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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
If only everyone were as informed about the environment as these lovely characters. If only everyone were as informed about the environment as Barbara Kingsolver...we'd have more books that accomplish what this book does so seamlessly: entertain as fiction AND teach the lesson that we are all so intricately, wonderfully connected.
Took a bit to get into this book and then oh my gosh I loved it. Beautiful.
"But solitude is only a human -presumption. Every quiet step is thunder to beetle life underfoot; every choice is a world made new for the chosen. All secrets are witnessed."
Probably more like 3..5 stars. Yay for nature, nay for ~intimacy~
Probably more like 3..5 stars. Yay for nature, nay for ~intimacy~
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Barbara Kingsolver is a master of place. I felt like I knew the town and mountain in this novel, they became close friends. I also really appreciated the ecology lessons, although the listing of species of birds, especially, became a little tedious. The novel was surprisingly sexual, but also lush with life. The plot twists were easy to spot a mile away, but I enjoyed following the characters down their paths regardless. It was a lovely novel for a spring/summer read.
I wanted to love it, but one of the main characters was deeply unlikable to me for no reason.
Also call me a hater but I don't think it was necessary to the plot for the other girl to have a crush on her 17 year old nephew.
But the prose, as always, was divine. And I loved the ending.
Also call me a hater but I don't think it was necessary to the plot for the other girl to have a crush on her 17 year old nephew.
But the prose, as always, was divine. And I loved the ending.
I rarely read a book twice, and this is a book I want to read again.
It's been a long time since I read it (from a friend's recommendation), but I remember enjoying the amazing imagery, the interesting plot, and the developed characters.
It's been a long time since I read it (from a friend's recommendation), but I remember enjoying the amazing imagery, the interesting plot, and the developed characters.
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated