The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver
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Book Reviews of The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel
Book Review: I loved it.
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book very good. A few of the reviews put me off a tad but I decided to read it anyway. It was great! I was the same age in the 60's as one of the daughters and it was unbelievable to think of leaving the comforts of home to be plucked into a remote village in Africa.
I wish I had gone to the back of the book and read the "Writing the DAB" (damed African book) by the author first. It really gives insight into her research and insights. I plan on recommending this book to my book club.
Book Review: Great story, incredible writing style
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book in high school. Not the kind of book most high school guys would enjoy. But I loved it. The story is certainly interesting, but I was more enamored with the writing style than anything else. Each chapter is told from the first-person perspective of a different member of the family. The chapters told my the mentally retarded daughter are the most fascinating. It is so interesting to see how each different character interprets events differently. A must-read for any fan of literature.Book Review: I can't say enough good things about this novel
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the Poisonwood Bible. It's easily on my list of favorite books. It's a heartwrenching story of the disintegration and survival of a family. Kingsolver rotates the pov through the four daughters and you learn to love them all, even the shallow Rachel. And that takes a great deal of skill to turn a character like Rachel into an interesting and lovable person. Even the chapters told from Ruth May, the baby of the family, manage to hold my attention. Great novel, one that everyone should read.Book Review: Poisonwood Bible
Summary: 5 Stars
Written from the view of four children in the Congo as a missionary family. This is the first book I have ever read that has the innocent and honesty of children. Life with a religious, narrow minded father, who does not even come close to being a good Christian when it comes to his family. He looks on his wife and four daughters as simple minded and not worthy of his time. I have not yet finished the entire book; but it will not put on the shelf until it is finished.Book Review: What a great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Poisonwood Bible is my absolute most favorite book! I've read it countless times, and given copies to many of my friends.
Written beautifully from 5 different points of view, the story comes to life with twists and turns that leave me laughing, crying, or totally shocked!
I've traveled to Africa 4 times, and her vivid descriptions of the Congo's jungle made me pause in rememberance.
Ms. Kingsolver, we want MORE! :)