A review by therulerofallfrogs
The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual violence, Racism, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Mental illness, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Ableism, Cursing, Deportation, Colonisation, Death, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Violence and Religious bigotry