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44 out of 44 people found this review helpful.

A lone voice crying in the wilderness

Date of Review:  Feb 1, 2001
The Bottom Line: Kingsolver's most ambitious work to date is an exploration of cultural biases and the strengths of women and the environment, featuring beautifully painted settings and strongly developed characters.
Review: Nathan Price has lofty ideals in The Poisonwood Bible. Barabara Kingsolver's multifaceted 1999 novel weaves together themes explored in Alcott's Little Women, Conrad's Heart of Darkness, and Burdick & Lederer's The Ugly American. Nathan would bring...
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  5.0

by: scmrak
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Serious treatment of cultural bias,...
Cons
none
 
20 out of 20 people found this review helpful.

It's good and good for you

Date of Review:  Apr 3, 2000
Review: I confess to never having read a book by Barbara Kingsolver before this one, and to being previously empty-headed about American-Congolese politics in the 1960's. (As we learn in the book, in order to facilitate the further enrichment of a few rich...
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  4.0

by: jfogg
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
A very enjoyable history lesson
Cons
Most of the characters lack soul
 
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Savoring the Last Page

Date of Review:  Aug 3, 2000
Review: I know I am behind the wave of kudos for this book. I'm not an avid Oprah viewer, so I missed the Club dinner on this tome. This book was suggested to me by a dear friend who knew I would enjoy it. Well, not only did I enjoy it, it became one of the...
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  5.0

by: prior30
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Moving and epic
Cons
Long .. but worth it
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

The Poisonwood Bible--A Rich and Deep Masterpiece

Date of Review:  Jun 4, 2006
The Bottom Line: The Poisonwood Bible is amazing in almost every aspect and it will make people realizing how wonderful literature can be.
Review: Coming of age novels don't usually cut it for me in terms of literature satisfaction. When I read books where children grow into more developed individuals, I must be VERY interested in the character in order for the book to have a positive effect...
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  5.0

by: filmcritic89
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Characters, Pace, Purpose, Creativity,...
Cons
Accuracy on Politics, A few bad...
 
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Painless History of Belgian Congo

Date of Review:  Jun 28, 2000
Review: As a new reader of Barbara Kingsolver I was delighted to add her to my list of must-read authors.

This story of a preacher, his wife, and four daughters in the Belgian Congo gave fresh insight into the political background, climate, and...
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  5.0

by: thedofca
Recommended to buy: Yes

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involving
Cons
long, hard to put down
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

A classic!

Date of Review:  Jun 29, 2000
Review: Barbara Kingsolver's "The Poisonwood Bible" is a classic work of fiction which I, (being a teacher) believe would be an excellent addition to any literature course. I read this in my leisure time and thoroughly enjoyed it. The author's style is...
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  5.0

by: jentk
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Thoroughly absorbing
Cons
took some time to get in to
 
15 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

A Tale of Biblical Proportions

Date of Review:  Jul 11, 2000
Review: Barbara Kingsolver undertakes an incredible task in writing The Poisonwood Bible. She writes an historical novel in which she must place characters the readers can identify with and care about. For the size of this undertaking, I must rate this book...
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  4.0

by: amyeileen1
Recommended to buy: Yes

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A hell of a story, beautiful language...
Cons
A few characters fall short of humanly...
 
13 out of 14 people found this review helpful.

The Poisonwood Bible

Date of Review:  Jul 27, 2000
Review: Barbara Kingsolver has written this novel with a profound knowledge of domestic abuse as well as unusual insight of family interaction. She blends her research of political struggles in the Congo with compassion for it's people. The story is played...
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  5.0

by: Mangy
Recommended to buy: Yes

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well written, interesting
Cons
none
 
15 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Like it "yes," finished it "no"

Date of Review:  Oct 10, 2000
Review: I decided to try a few of Oprah's book and The Poisonwood Bible was once I selested. I found that the book was interesting because the set-up was unique. Not many books can get away with more than one voice. This book does. All of the daughters and...
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  4.0

by: irwin1sj
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
stories, history, mental pictures
Cons
character believability, long ending
 
51 out of 51 people found this review helpful.

It's Big but Worth It!

Date of Review:  Oct 31, 2000
Review: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver was another book I was reluctant to read. A bunch of missionaries in the jungle just didn't interest me. But once again, the Oprah book club thing drew me in.

The Price family goes to the Congo in...
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  4.0

by: dharma63
Recommended to buy: Yes

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adah's pov, historical details
Cons
long
 

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