Rated of 5
by Kristin
Wow-- talk about talent! Each section of The Poisonwood Bible is labeled as to who narrates it, but after a few passages, the labels are unnecessary! Kingsolver does such a good job at keeping each girl's voice independent of the others, the reader can quickly place each voice with its owner.
Rated of 5
by Kara
This book is for those who like to think. It's simple: if you don't like to think hard then don't read the book. If you're up for a book that will challenge what you believe, buy it. All in all, I enjoyed it; it is very well-written. I agree with Pat; Kingsolver is a master at expressing what she really wants to say while making you think hard.
Rated of 5
by Elsa
I just finished the Poisonwood Bible and I must say that it is one of the most impressive novels I have read in a while. Kingsolver succeeds in creating 5 distinct voices (for each of the Price girls and their mother, Orleanna) so unique and layered that you can't help but fall in love with them. Morever, there is an almost perfect balance in the book between the personal--that is the disintegration of a family--and the political. Not only that--these two elements actually mirror and act as metaphors for each other. Brilliant.
Rated of 5
by Miki
plot is boring in terms of adventure and action. personalities are very well developed. rachel is the spoiled princess. leah is the adventurous tomboy. adah is the shrewd and observant cat. ruth may is the charming 5 year old. overall, the story is touching, accompanied with some humor, as you hear these four sisters talk about their time spent in the Belgian Congo.
Rated of 5
by alex
This novel is at first some what hard to understand , with its metaphoric usages and its intriging languages. but once you are into a good portion of the story the book starts to unfold its plot . You follow this story across the map . This author has an interesting style of writing it is not only a plain story book but it is also an intimate diary in wich you will hear all five women cahrectors enter there deepest thoughts on what is at hand. I was assigned this book for a 9th grade summer reading assignement , and i addmit i still have pages to turn but i will expect much enjoyment.
Rated of 5
by Lil
This book was the most wonderful thing that I have ever read. It does have a few dead spots (but what book doesn't), at the end though it leaves you with that feeling that you have just read a masterpiece.
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