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A review by ashleysimon
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
This is one of my all time favorite books. I’ve read it three different times at very different points in my life and have always taken something new from it. It’s an incredible commentary on evangelism and imperialism.
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Child death, and Violence