The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver
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Book Reviews of The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel
Book Review: Absolutely Incredible
Summary: 5 Stars
Kingsolver clearly put a lot of research into this novel. While reading it you feel as if you are actually in the Congo with the Price family. I can't say enough about this book, except that it is amazing. I did anthropology research in Kenya, and I can honestly relate to the character Leah in just about every way. The Poisonwood Bible made me miss Africa more than I ever imagined possible. There is a character in this story for everyone to relate to. It depicts the icredible and heartbreaking journey of a missionary family in the Belgian Congo in the 60's right before the Congoleese independence. I found myself wanting more of this story when I had finished the book. I could not put it down. It is very unexpected. I have highly recomended this novel to everyone I know.Book Review: Jesus is Bangala!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished reading The Poisonwood Bible and it has instantly become one of my favorite books. The style of writing is vivid and poetic. Barbara Kingsolver is a master wordsmith, writing sermons, prayers, poems, and palindromes. In one sermon, Nathan Price declares that Jesus is Bangala. He means that he is most precious but because of a mispronunciation it sounds to the villagers as if he is saying Jesus is poisonwood. She blends in words and phrases taken from Kikongo, the language of the Congo as well as French. The storytelling is amazing and unique. Each chapter is written from the perspective of one of the main characters. The foibles and quirks of each character come to life in the telling. It is an absolute must-read.Book Review: Best Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
Next to THE BIBLE, it is the best written book I've ever read. I recently bought a 1/2 dozen more copies to give to my best friends and family. Barbara Kingsolvers ability to jump from one character to another reminds me a bit of Robin Williams nearly insane ability to do the same. You'll find yourself identifying with one of the characters perspective, from which the story is told. A story of a family of 3 daughters, and a missionary couple headed from Georgia to the Congo, this novel will lead you to laugh and cry.
It took two years for my wife to get me to pick up this book. I listened to it on audio CD and then read it. Simply Superb and now I want to read some of the author's other books.
Book Review: Into Africa, like it or not
Summary: 5 Stars
I think Kingsolver did an excellent job in "speaking" in her characters voices as they expressed their discontent over being dragged to far off Africa for a clueless father. I loved the backwards writings of Adah, and her insight into how every word in Africa has a different meaning depending on how you say it, yet her father never understood this, or any of the African people, for that matter.
This book is written almost in 2 parts, but I liked that it didn't end where I thought it would. It would have been cliche if they had just left Africa when we thought and gone home to be "oh so American". Instead Africa changed them, instead of the other way around...her ghost is felt wherever they run.
Book Review: One of My Top Ten Books of All Time
Summary: 5 Stars
I just recommended this book to a friend looking for something really good to read. I would put this book in my top ten of all time. I took a chance on it because it was recommended by Oprah even though I felt I had no interest in the subject matter of a missionary family in Africa. I am so glad I did. Kingsolver is a great writer and kept me mesmerized throughout the whole book. I am an avid reader so it is a delight when I find a book this excellent. I cannot convince my husband to read it because of the subject matter, so if you are turning your nose up because of that, take a chance on this book and dive right in. You will be so happy you read it; it is an experience worth having. Power Path to Love