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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: The bean Trees lured me into the writing of Barbar Kingsolver. I find that some of her references to thoughts and feelings, or even her metaphors follow my own train of though, however strange it seemed to me before. The mother and child bond, and Taylor's freidnship with Lou Ann made the whole book. In addition, Kingsolver addressed a national issue in her spare time.
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Summary: the best book i have read in my entire life
Review: I read this book when I was in seventh grade. Seventh grade! Talk about young. And you know what? It was (and still is, four years later) the best book I have ever in my entire life read. Kingsolver is an awesome author. I have read every single one of her books, except for the new one, "The Poisonwood Bible," which I plan on purchasing tomorrow. Kingsolver is great.
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Summary: This sucked
Review: This was a terrible book. It had a dull plot and and the charactors were flat. This is one book I would not recomend to anyone, not even an enemy.
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Summary: This is an award winning book?
Review: I was forced to read this boring book and i am trying to find advice on this book for a thesis centered essay due soon, i really hated this book and i fell asleep throughout most of the book b/c i thought it was very boring. thankfully my teacher who thought, "it is a wonderful book" but truthfully, it was a boring book. Please do yourself a favor and DON'T READ THIS BOOK!
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Summary: Touching, gripping, a must read until the end
Review: Kingsolver's masterful grasp on the written word leaves the reader suspensful until the very end. The reader is brought into the very essence of the character. He feels the same joys and pains. An excellent book by all accounts.
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Summary: Highly Recomended novel
Review: I am a Freshmen at a local prep school and our first assignment was to read Kingsolvers,"The Bean Trees". This extrodinary novel, deals with the transformation, growth and re-development that a group of young women go through together and how by eachother they highly benefit in life. The only one sour moment in this novel, is the ending, which from my point of view, displays too much closure. WIth a fariy tales, "happily ever after"
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Summary: Perfect feel-good book!
Review: Barbara Kingsolver's novel of the importance of love and family made the experience of reading it enjoyable. The well-developed characters makes the reader feel at home, with a sequel to keep you reading. Kingsolver, once again, creates a masterpiece!
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Summary: CHARACTERS WERE UNFORGETABLE
Review: I was forced to read this book from school. But after I began reading it I found out that I liked it a lot. Taylor and little Turtle were great characters. I found it special to be in their lives for a while. I also liked all the places that they went to and all the experiences and stories that Turtle heard. The titles are unique and priceless.
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Summary: Character and charisma, entertains while addressing issues
Review: The book was an enjoyable read. It contained issues that are relevant in todays society without preaching views to you. The language was simple to follow without begin insultingly easy. A nice book to read on a quiet, easy going day. There were parts of the book that I found to be very beautiful and symbolic in the midst of the reality of everyday life. Overall the book was appealing and a good read.
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Summary: A great story about important life issues and growth
Review: I thought this book was great story about some very important issues many people have to face in life. It showed the importance of growth and acceptance of everyone no matter their race , backround , and social status. Barbara Kingsolver has written a very enjoyable novel filled with hope and inspiration.
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