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 5341 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
336 pages | first published 1988
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ISBN/UID: 9780061809699
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
Publication date: 01 December 1988
Description
A bestseller that has come to be regarded as an American classic, The Bean Trees is the novel that launched Barbara Kingsolver’s remarkable literary career.It is the charming, engrossing tale of rural Kentucky native Taylor Greer, who only wants t...Book Information
336 pages | first published 1988
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ISBN/UID: 9780061809699
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
Publication date: 01 December 1988
Description
A bestseller that has come to be regarded as an American classic, The Bean Trees is the novel that launched Barbara Kingsolver’s remarkable literary career.It is the charming, engrossing tale of rural Kentucky native Taylor Greer, who only wants t...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 5341 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