Liz's review
The Bean Trees
by Barbara Kingsolver
Liz's review
The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
Liz's review
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For a large part of this book I had a horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach. I hate reading about child abuse/neglect/human right's abuse. Etc. But, I was feeling a lot better towards the end. The actual ending of the book was a bit disappointing, though. "Steven and Hope" were leading such horrible lives and I had hopes Taylor would give them Turtle. Hopes that the Cherokee Nation would give refuge to Steven, Hope and Turtle. The End. Happily Ever After.
The scene in the adoption office was heartbreaking.
At times I felt like this book was originally written as a screenplay. The book would translate well into a movie.
I liked Kingsolver's writing. It was gut wrenching at times but, for lack of a better term, "real". As a reader, I could see this happening and see these characters living in Tucson, AZ. There was no glamour, riches or flashy cars within sight of this book. These people lived by the kindness of others and thrift store finds. I have to ...more
The scene in the adoption office was heartbreaking.
At times I felt like this book was originally written as a screenplay. The book would translate well into a movie.
I liked Kingsolver's writing. It was gut wrenching at times but, for lack of a better term, "real". As a reader, I could see this happening and see these characters living in Tucson, AZ. There was no glamour, riches or flashy cars within sight of this book. These people lived by the kindness of others and thrift store finds. I have to ...more
