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by Barbara Kingsolver

2000•Drama•444 pages

Taste attributes: dramaromanceanimalsslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticglossyemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipsocial commentaryempowerment/personal growth

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Boxlist takeA glossy novel, grounded rather than fantastical. Best if you like polish over grit.

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Open Library rating

3.8 / 5

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About This Book

This lush tale interweaves the narratives of three women in southern Appalachia, where the reproductive urge rages through the verdant natural world, but where science and economics play their prominent roles, also. Barbara Kingsolver shows her highest powers in this impressive and vibrant piece.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

DramaRomanceAnimalsComplex relationshipSocial commentaryEmpowerment/personal growth

Subjects

Southern appalachian Region in fictionDomestic fictionMountain life in fictionFarm life in fictionFarm lifeMountain lifeSocial life and customsFarmers

Details

Author
Barbara Kingsolver
Published
2000
Pages
444
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