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The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver

46 reviews

kshertz's review against another edition

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emotional 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

4.5

This book holds a special place because it was sent to me by a friend who has volunteered with me and she felt it reflected our dynamic of her sending me supplies and me being on the ground. Bring compared to Mattie is an honor. 

I love the whole story and how community and family are what you make it. We are more the same than we are different when we come together and work to survive. A great read and reminder of this. 

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asilver1115's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

A story where you easily relate to the lead character and want to see her succeed and find her path. The cast of characters each have a lovable quality and you cant help but root for them. 

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egnrussell's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25


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toadie's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0


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hannahhamburger's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad 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

4.0

Beautiful story of being lost and found and lost again. Amazing characters and so many important topics touched on as usual, love you Barbs ❤️

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mangonana's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75


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lizardtree's review against another edition

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challenging emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0


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kaitlyncookies's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

A beautiful book with Kingsolver’s signature humour, loveable characters, and amazing writing. Although the plot was not very dramatic, I kept reading because I was invested in the characters. I liked Demon Copperhead more, but this does still have Kingsolver’s highly endearing writing style. 

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hapgood's review against another edition

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funny hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

4.5


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shannonsnell's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0


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