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This is the best book I have read this year. I recommend it for everyone. I liked everything about it.
Kingsolver is a master in telling stories of families - what they are, who they are not, and why we should rethink the Norman Rockwell definition.
The concept of a refugee is explored here, both literally and figuratively. Taylor is a refugee from Kentucky, who picks up a refugee from Oklahoma, and meets up with other refugees from across the country and world in Arizona. All are searching for a better life, with more than they came with. Each carries their own baggage, but they form a bond stro ...more
The concept of a refugee is explored here, both literally and figuratively. Taylor is a refugee from Kentucky, who picks up a refugee from Oklahoma, and meets up with other refugees from across the country and world in Arizona. All are searching for a better life, with more than they came with. Each carries their own baggage, but they form a bond stro ...more
This is an easy to read book with a sweet message behind a not quite believable story. Still worth reading and can be done easily within a week as a working parent.
Wanted to try a Kingsolver book.
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