What readers think of The Poisonwood Bible, plus links to write your own review.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amazing, truely amazing

I liked this book a lot!!! This was a very intresting rare occasion for me to enjoy a book because i really dont like to read but im glad my teacher assigned mr thins book it was good for me

The Poisonwood Bible was the best book I have ever read. I think anyone who reads it will get captured by the characters and emotions. The theme of the story is a wonderful example of problems that have occured for all time and will continue to occur long into the future. Personally, I liked the ending. Most authors leave the reader hanging without a sense of completion. Although some people prefer that, I enjoyed the continuation that provided for a closure.

This book is extrememly well written and allows the reader an uncommon oppourtunity to see the story from all different angles.