A review by oversherin
Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective slow-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

4.5

I loved this book. Barbara Kingsolver's always feels very real to me and I love the worlds she paints. It was interesting reading this book in 2024 and revisiting the conversations we were having about climate change in 2012. Her discussions about how we talk about climate change, science, and religion across different groups of people still rings true. While climate was a huge focus of the book, I think it really shines in the relationship between Delarobia and her mother in law. The conversations about gender dynamics and marriage were complex and profound. My only complaint is this book is quite long and I think it could have packed a stronger punch if it was a little more concise. But I loved living in the world!  

Side note: I listened to the Recorded Books audio book and the narrator was lovely for most characters but Dr. Byron's accent really threw me off. But overall, it was well read. 
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