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The Bean Trees: Animal Dreams ; Pigs In Heaven
3 novels in 1 book
Paperback, 261 pages
Published
January 1st 2001
by Quality Paperback Books
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This is a four star book from an intellectual point of view. I understand why it is considered good literature and there is much to be respected about this book. I loved the Arizona setting. I wonder, though, unless you have smelled the rain in Arizona if much of what was great to me in the book would be lost on people outside of this great state. I really appreciate Kingsolver's grasp of Arizona. So many only see the desolation of the desert and bad politics, which is like going to Venice and s...more
A well-written book with interesting characters and some marvelous language.
"'Jacks is short for Jackson?'
'No, with an X.' He makes a cross with his marvelously long index fingers. 'Short for nothing. My mother was one of the best-known alcoholics in the French Quarter of New Orleans. I was named after a venerated brand of beer.'
'You're named after Jax Beer?"
He nods morosely. 'Somewhere in this world I have a sister named Hurricane. I'm telling you the God's honest truth.'"
(And no, the book's n...more
"'Jacks is short for Jackson?'
'No, with an X.' He makes a cross with his marvelously long index fingers. 'Short for nothing. My mother was one of the best-known alcoholics in the French Quarter of New Orleans. I was named after a venerated brand of beer.'
'You're named after Jax Beer?"
He nods morosely. 'Somewhere in this world I have a sister named Hurricane. I'm telling you the God's honest truth.'"
(And no, the book's n...more
At first I was frustrated with this book because the characters were either all good and relatable, or totally unreasonable and unrelatable, like the flat personalities of Clint Eastwood movies.
However, the immense care put into documenting the natural world really touched me and made me feel like I was there. I also liked the time-sensitive treatment of the real-world issue of the genocide in Guatemala. (The book was written in 1988, before illegal immigration was a hot topic.)
In the end, I fel...more
However, the immense care put into documenting the natural world really touched me and made me feel like I was there. I also liked the time-sensitive treatment of the real-world issue of the genocide in Guatemala. (The book was written in 1988, before illegal immigration was a hot topic.)
In the end, I fel...more
I've actually read this book many times before, but this is my first time reading it in a few years. It's as good as I remember. I have difficulty reviewing it because it is a novel that has always been close to my heart. The Bean Trees exploration of the search for community and family is one of the reasons I have always loved this book. How to recognize the evils of the world while also not losing hope and being able to be strong enough to raise each other up. Anyway. Personal classic.
I love the narrator- Taylor- so much so I would have loved to hear more from her...some of the other characters didn't get flushed out as much- but her relationships and they way she sees the world are breathtaking and marvelous. It left me wanting to read more form this author and was a very quick read.
Fantastic! Beautiful story about the human spirit and unconditional love. The author brings up some interesting and very heartfelt points about our land of freedom and the plight of some illegal immigrants. Excellent story, although I don't agree with her views 100%.
All Kingsolver's books that I have read, and I've read many, are awesome. This one was no exeption. Her language and humour are just genius. Taylor and Turtle (the main characters) are people as real as anyone.
I read the bean trees and pigs in heaven only (two separate novels) both delightful. I felt like I may have read them in the past but couldn't remember. Great story with native american aspects.
I loved the way she says things. I often wanted to call her up and say thank you.
I liked how these stories were about ordinary people doing extraordinary things, without fanfare.
I liked how these stories were about ordinary people doing extraordinary things, without fanfare.
Loving Bean Trees and can hardly put it down..really looking forward to reading the other two books in the omnibus.
Just starting on Pigs in Heaven..if its as good as Bean Trees i cant wait.
Just starting on Pigs in Heaven..if its as good as Bean Trees i cant wait.
I felt the book ended kind of abruptly. I did like the characters, but sometimes felt more needed to be said. Over all, a good, quick read.
Barbara Kingsolver is one of my favorite authors. The Bean Trees was very good. I am now reading Pigs in Heaven. Kingsolver wrote my favorite book POISONWOOD BIBLE.
I just loved the main character in the The Bean Trees, Pigs in Heaven. I imagined myself driving around in my VW and finding a kid to adopt.
Wonderful stories. I re read them every couple of years. Hard to put down. Caution: the first book (bean trees) has child abuse in it.
Inspiration, adventure and resolve. I really enjoyed The Bean Trees & Iam looking forward to reading Pigs in Heaven!
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This book was my first introduction to Barbara Kingsolver. My daughter loaned me the book and I really enjoyed the tale.
And there's number 26! Met one goal for the year...and a funny/sweet book to end on! Great twist at the end. :)
I only read The Bean Trees, but it's not listed separately on Good Reads.
There's so much going on in this book that I think ol' Barbara Kingsolver bit off more than she could chew for a novel of only 200-odd pages. Her epic books -- Prodigal Summer, The Poisonwood Bible -- are definitely of justifiable length simply because they are so meaty and engrossing.
The Bean Trees made me feel like I was being kept at arm's length from characters I could've grown to love and was taken on a leisurely pace...more
There's so much going on in this book that I think ol' Barbara Kingsolver bit off more than she could chew for a novel of only 200-odd pages. Her epic books -- Prodigal Summer, The Poisonwood Bible -- are definitely of justifiable length simply because they are so meaty and engrossing.
The Bean Trees made me feel like I was being kept at arm's length from characters I could've grown to love and was taken on a leisurely pace...more
Loved it! I always love Kingsolver's language, but I found myself laughing out loud more than usual.
Love all books by Barbara Kingsolver but Pigs in Heaven is my favorite. It made me cry.... a happy cry!
Ms. Kingsolver is a great (romantic) writer--I started recording good passages of hers while reading these books--and definitely quote-worthy.
I am so glad I read this. barbara kingsolver is so talented and this was a terrific story.
Read them all, one after another. Great story. A must read for me, and I suspect many others.
read this years ago, and I did not like so much. Her more current books are far more interesting:)
Good story, plot line disintegrates towards end, no climax moment, but pretty good story!
I remember I read it and enjoyed it, but at this time I can remember nothing about it!
These were my favorites of Kingsolver. Her writing style sucks me in every time.
I wish there were a 1/2 option for these stars as I would give this 3.5
Have read at least four times!!! I didn't want it end!!!
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Very confusing and interesting book! Loved it
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Barbara Kingsolver is an American novelist, essayist, and poet. She was raised in rural Kentucky and lived briefly in Africa in her early childhood. Kingsolver earned degrees in Biology at DePauw University and the University of Arizona and worked as a freelance writer before she began writing novels. Her most famous works include The Poisonwood Bible, the tale of a missionary family in the Congo,...more
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