Another great read from Barbara Kingsolver
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Kingsolver is a captivating writer who paints pictures with her words.  Another great read from Barbara Kingsolver!
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I have read most of Barbara Kingsolver's books, and consider this the best and most complex and deep. It deals with being human and standing up for yourself. Being smart and taking c are of yourself and your loved ones, while living. Your life and dreaming about how to give the world something important. My gratitude for having the chance to read this book and now,I can read the rest o f her books. Thanks Kathy, my dear cousin for giving me "The Bean Tree"'!
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Karen Kingsbury does it again. Her characters are real and dealing with real issues. I enjoyed the Baxter & Bailey Families in this book. An easy read that I was sad to see end. I'm ready for the next one.
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I love Karen Kingsbury and this is another inspiring book by her. You easily fall in love with the characters. Real characters, real life problems, and inspiring solutions that angels help orchestrate. I've already began reading the second book in this series. Enjoy!
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Barbara Kingsolver never disappoints.  The life journey of this half Mexican/half American boy/man takes us through major historical events, bringing them into sharp focus.  Hooverville, Diego Rivera and Freda Kahlo and Trotsky, the House Unamerican Activities era.  It is both about then and now. Imagination and insight and just plain fabulous writing!
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Karen Kingsbury books have always been my favorite choice for Christian Fiction.  'The Bridge' held my interest from beginning to end and was difficult to put it down.
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I really enjoy Karen Kingsbury books.  This was great with three stories in one book. I could not put it down!
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The only book I'd ever read by Barbara Kingsolver was 'Animal ,Vegetable, Miracle'.  I'm not sure why I never read her fiction.  I borrowed 'Flight Behavior'.  I really enjoyed the characters, and decided to buy The Bean Trees here- how could I go wrong for $1.99?  All I can say is that when my finger flicked to the "next" page and it was"About the Author", I nearly died.  Done? Already?  Thank goodness there is a sequel.  I cannot say just what pulled me in, but it never let me go.  The characters, the incredible descriptions, I can easily say this is one of my favorite reads ever-- and I read probably 100 books a year.  Easily.  I  cannot believe this is Kingsolver's first novel.  I don't think you can go wrong with this book.  I just felt comfortable and full once I had read it.  I'm now on a mission to read the rest of her writings.
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Karen Kingsbury again works her magic in this story of finding yourself.  A great look at what matters most in our lives.  Thanks Karen for sharing your gift of writing with the world.
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I have read all of Barbara Kingsolver's books and this is one that just got me from the first page.  She writes eloquently and is able to describe the simplist thought in so many different ways.  I find her writing a cut above. Her descriptions and analogies bring the reader into the story from the perspective of the character. The research that has gone into this book is phenomenal and characteristic of Barbara Kingsolver with detail that the human senses absorb, but the average person cannot describe.  She makes her characters whole and gives the reader the ability to develop a visual interpretation of her perception.  I wish I wouldn't have to wait for another Kingsolver novel to hit the presses.  I want to go to the next one right away.  What a talent.
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Barbara Kingsolver warms and entertains. We see we are not alone in this life. All our stories are unique and the destination is often unpredictable.
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I chose the five star rating because Kingsolver entertains and educates.  Thinking I've had this feeling and realizing she put my feelings into words is powerful.  Her characters are real to me and I had a hard time putting the book down until I finished it.  Anyone who enjoys learning about our fragile world and experiencing the angst of an unfulfilled woman will enjoy and feel affirmed by one of Kingsolver's best works.
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I was a little reluctant to read this book.  Since the "Poisonwood Bible" I have not been able to fully enjoy any of Barbara Kingsolver's writings, not because they were not interesting but because the "Poisonwood Bible" was an unforgettable experience.  Once I started this book, I could not put it down.  It was beautifully written and the characters were so alive that I felt as if I were living the story.  I would highly recommend this book to anyone.
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Once again, Karen Kingsbury does not disappoint! This book grabs your attention with its clever story and intriguing plot twists. Kingsbury's excellent writing style is evident throughout, and keeps her readers hooked until the final page. It is definitely worth the read!
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I've always been a great admirer of Barbara Kingsolver's writing, both fiction and non-fiction, but the beauty and depth of "The Lacuna: A Novel" surprised me.  It's that good.  It was a book I didn't want to see end and at the same time couldn't wait to start reading over again, to tie in earlier parts more clearly to what came later.  I won't be lending this book out, though I usually do lend books to friends.  This one I'll recommend but keep on my shelf.  It's a keeper to be savored again, probably several times in future years.
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Barbara Kingsolver is one of my favorite contemporary authors; almost everything she turns her hand to has a way of becoming magic.  Her latest novel is no exception.  in _Flight Behavior_, migrating monarch butterflies turn up unexpectedly in the small Tennessee valley near Feathertown.  Everyone who sees this amazing sight, from Dellarobia Turnbow to the tourists and activists who eventually make their way to this remote corner of the world, is forever changed as a result.  The background topic of the book is the tremendous upheavals caused by climate change, but Kingsolver never bludgeons the reader with ideology, instead allowing the various viewpoints to emerge organically from her characters. If you are a fan of Kingsolver, or if you enjoy luminous prose, good storytelling and memorable characters, you will enjoy this book.
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I loved this book.  Barbara has a wonderful way of developing characters and weaving real historical events through their lives.  I couldn't put it down.  I can't wait for the next book!