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Summary: A touching and inspiring book
Review: The bean tree may be the most touching and relaxing books I have ever read. This inspiring book brings you from state to state and meeting so many other people. The main character is probably one of those characters you would never forget. She has a very unique personality and style. When she met this little one that changed her life forever, you could probably picture the scene with your imagination and that is the time you will never want the story to end. If you are emtional and sensitive, you would fall in love with "The Bean Tree"
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Summary: the next lifetime original movie!!!
Review: I loved this book. I was forced to read it for my advanced english class, and at first I was a little hostle. After getting into a few chapters, I really started to enjoy the book. I loved the characters, and Taylor's approach on life. Unlike other students who were forced to read this book, I would gladly recommend this book to others.
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Summary: The Bean Trees is one of the greatest books I've ever read.
Review: Kingsolver's first novel is really a breath of fresh air. It's real, lively, and inspiring . . . not the least bit boring.
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Summary: This books GREAT!!!!!! Read it if you can.
Review: I feel that this book was a very good book on reality. It talks about racism, single parenting, trust and honesty. Another thing it shows is how when people work together and do what is right for them and the ones they love, it usually ends up all right. In my opinion this was a fabulous book. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading about a little reality mixed in with some fantasy.
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Summary: The Best Book I've Ever Read
Review: I read this book for English cass and I thought it was great.It was interesting from the first page and only got better.It seemed that I could not have read fast enough.I don't understand where the people who gave it only one star are coming from.My only guess is that you didn't understand the fairly easy to grasp concept or you just didn't read the book. If you are concidering bying this book you really should because you'll love it.
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Summary: A Quick and Entertaining Read
Review: This book was a quick read and I found it entertaining and a bit witty, but I can't imagine its having been on a reading list back in the dark ages when I was in school, and I'm surprised to see that it is now.Its true that some of the characters and events in this story aren't terribly believable, while others are, but that's okay - after all, it is intended as fiction. All in all, I thought it was pretty good, and I'll probably read the sequel.
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Summary: Pathetic.
Review: That word sums up the entire book...I had to read it for my English class, but regardless, it's an awfully dull book. It's feministic and there is no plot to speak of. The characters are fairly well developed, but apart from that, it's just a waster of time.
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Summary: It could be better...
Review: This book was a little bit boring. It seemed like it had no plot. I read the first couple of chapters and got sleepy..zzz.. If your into books about indians it would be good.If your into interesting books, read something else.
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Summary: A Very Enjoyable Read
Review: The Bean Trees was a good quick read. I enjoyed the development of the characters and was pulled in by the narrative style of the main character Taylor. I didn't find any life altering philosophy, but there were little pearls of wit and wisdom with an overall tenacious quality. For another interesting read, I would recommend the negative reviews included on this site. Though there are well spoken people with interesting observations, there also seem to be some disgruntled English students out there, who amidst variable levels of grammatical competency have vented their frustrations. I give them 5 stars for their priceless commentary, insight, and flashbacks to a time when reading was coerced.
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Summary: Worst book I've ever read.
Review: Before I start I have to say I read this book for an English class, but regardlessly it is still terrible. There are so many incredible events in this book that it seems fake. The characters are uninteresting. The author depicts male horribly. In short, if you don't have to read this book DON'T.
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