Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Abandonment, PedophiliaModerate
Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Suicide attemptMinor
Racism, Death of parent, FatphobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 5346 reviews
Moods
hopeful 55%
reflective 47%
adventurous 29%
inspiring 29%
funny 25%
sad 22%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 12%
dark 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
246 pages | first published 1988
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ISBN/UID: 9780060915544
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Perennial
Publication date: 01 December 1988
Description
Barbara Kingsolver's 1988 debut novel is a classic workof American fiction. Now a standard in college literature classes across thenation, and a book that appears in translation across the globe,The BeanTrees is not only a literary masterpiece but...Book Information
246 pages | first published 1988
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ISBN/UID: 9780060915544
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Perennial
Publication date: 01 December 1988
Description
Barbara Kingsolver's 1988 debut novel is a classic workof American fiction. Now a standard in college literature classes across thenation, and a book that appears in translation across the globe,The BeanTrees is not only a literary masterpiece but...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Abandonment, PedophiliaModerate
Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Suicide attemptMinor
Racism, Death of parent, FatphobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 5346 reviews
Moods
hopeful 55%
reflective 47%
adventurous 29%
inspiring 29%
funny 25%
sad 22%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 12%
dark 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating