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Summary: I loved it
Review: I read this book last year during my senoir year in high school. I have to say that I loved it. It is very well written and the characters are so real. They nearly seem as if they are people you know. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Summary: BEWARE!!!
Review: I read this book under duress during the summer and I must warn all of you prospective buyers - DON'T DO IT!!! Please, save your money for a book with a plot! I have read some other reviews of this book - they say it is full of beauty and character. The only thing this book is full of is meaningless prattle. But, for all of you who have always wondered what the plants in your garden are thinking . . go right ahead!!!
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Summary: Beautifully written; Pretty good plot
Review: I thought that the writing style was absolutely fabulous and engrossing. I was able to emotionally hook up and experience the book very vividly. I must mention that although I loved this sort of writing style, some less patient readers might find this as over descriptive.The plot was pretty good, but sometimes predictable and trite. Overall, I would recommend this book. Kingsolver's abilities as a story teller are amazing. In terms of her sort of writing style, I've never read anything like it.
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Summary: Reminded me how beautiful writing can be
Review: Barbara Kingsolver weaves words with the ease and artistry of those who are truly gifted. And Animal Dreams contains some of her most beautiful writing. Her images are so vivid they drew me in and wrapped me in their language. Her characters and relationships are true and as poignant and sad as they are strong and beautiful. I keep this book close by because it inspires me to write and to read beautiful work.
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Summary: Beyond Words
Review: This book is a masterpiece. Kingsolver has amazing insight into relationships, between Cosima and her sister, her father, and Loyd with one L. She creates fascinating characters, settings and stories effortlessly. I love this book.
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Summary: Breathtaking
Review: This book has been recommended to me for years, but I never got around to reading it until very recently. I sincerely regret that this book, as all of Kingsolver's works, have not been with me longer. I have grown so fond of her characters that I quite prefer them to many of my acquaintance.
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Summary: A beautiful work
Review: I have NEVER enjoyed reading. It is interesting to note that the majority of the very few reviews that rated less than 5 stars indicated that the reader HAD to read the book for or some other purpose than self enjoyment and discovery. I find it truly sad that a book such as this (and all the other amazing books by Kingsolver) could be so unappreciated in its beauty just because it was (un)"Fortunate" enough to be on a "reading list". Thanks to this book (and all her others!), I have discovered the pure joy of literature. She is truly gifted.
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Summary: Lovely language and vibrant characters
Review: When I pulled this down off the shelf, my wife thought it would be too girly for me. She was wrong. This is one of the greatest works of modern fiction I've read in years. The language is simply exquisite, the characters are so real they seem to be sitting next to you watching you read, and the story itself in interesting and engaging. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but for those people who posted atrocious reviews of this book, the disconnect is not the fault of the book but of the tastes and sensibilities of the reviewers. I recommend this book heartily.
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Summary: the woman is god
Review: I just love her. She's up there with Isabel Allende for me. "Animal Dreams" and "The Bean Trees" are two of the best examples of modern fiction I've ever had the privilege to read. The characters in "Animal Dreams" are incredibly well developed, as is the plot. I'm an incredibly fast reader, and I rarely reread books, since there are so many great unread ones out there! I can think of no greater compliment than to say that I have read and reread "Animal Dreams" and "The Bean Trees" more times than I can count.
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Summary: I wish I had written this book!
Review: I give this beautiful little gem to all my very dear women friends. If I owned just one book - this would be it.
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