A review by kat2
High Tide in Tucson: Essays from Now or Never by Barbara Kingsolver

funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

I love this collection from 1995, with a governing metaphor of a hermit crab named Buster, who adapts to its new environment by running around according to the invisible tide schedule of Tucson. The moon rules us, whether we know it or not. Occasionally the pieces are a little snappy or preachy for my taste (some were originally in magazines), while at the same time I admire the upbeat energy, persuasive arguments, sense of fun, and insights about writing life.