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336 pages | first published 1988

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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...
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Summary of 5341 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
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

medium 67%
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

3.94

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