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The Poisonwood Bible

Barbara Kingsolver

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Feb 02, 2017 Sandra Heinzman rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Wow, wow, wow. This book is fabulous; how did I never read it before now? I listened to the audio book and I am positive I will eventually want to READ this book again, it's that good. I learned so much about the Congo and Africa; very interesting! I especially liked how the book was told from 5 different points of view of the women in the family, and spanned over 30 years.

Ms. Kingsolver has a real way with words, such beautiful writing. I don't know how she comes up with her glorious words. An ...more

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Nov 23, 2010 Micah rated it really liked it

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The biggest hole in this book is actually probably one of my favorite parts about it; the bad-man-preacher is one dimensional and difficult to empathize with, while he is surrounded by fully-fleshed, deep and lovely women. How often do I get to see that?

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