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arianah's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. I loved how Kingsolver wrote like she was sitting down and telling you the story of her life. Also, the writing and the plot were both nothing like I had ever read before. I think the only other book I have read from female author from the south was To Kill a Mockingbird. I also liked the development of the main character, Taylor/Missy with her nativity at the beginning and her acknowledgement of the wrongness in the world.
anicole_williams's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
upgirlcd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
5.0
If I could give this book 100 stars, I would. Instantly one of my favorite books of all time.
kimreadz's review against another edition
3.0
I read the ebook version on my Pandigital Novel. The story is about Taylor, a young woman from Kentucky who didn't have a lot of direction or goals, but only knew she didn't want to live her life in Kentucky, so she started driving. She acquired the name of Taylor when she got to IL and passed through Taylorville. In Oklahoma, she acquired a 3 year old. She settles in Arizona, and the story tells of friends and choices she made there. I enjoyed the book, but it seemed to end a little abruptly. I would have like to have known more about what happened after her return home (and I won't tell you where home is!)
champers4days's review against another edition
3.0
The Bean Trees was a very pleasant, and seemingly honest (aka, sad), book. Some of her other works are better, and Kingsolver's brand of feminism feels a bit like the Americanized version of Margaret Atwood, but this is a great place to start getting into BK's novels.
bookhoarder76's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good story. Very descriptive which was awesome at times but seemed wordy at others. Loved the characters and seeing how their relationships played out. Very good story about how family is not always blood.
sawahsand's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
beearleyna's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Barbara’s books always wrap up too fast. She does such a great job creating these characters with complex ideas and clear world views and pins them up so quickly at the end. Other than that I did like this book! A lot of great quotes that made me stop and smile or cry. My favorite line was “I looked through the bones into the garden.” Good imagery in that moment.
plangin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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? No
3.75
fbryant's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0