A review by cinderoni
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

dark emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book feels like it should be required school reading (though it would 100% be banned in America's political climate, I'm sure it some places it is) The descriptions of the Congo are vivid and lush, to the point I felt like I was in the jungle with the Price's. My favorite part, though, is that while Nathan Price (the father)'s actions shape the narrative, his voice is nowhere to be found in the book. His family, his victims, get to speak and be heard, but he is silent. 
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