brucek1's Full Review: Barbara Kingsolver - Bean Trees
My daughter brought this one home as a book review for school (10th grade). After reading the first few pages, I couldn't help myself - I digested the whole thing in two days.
Normally, this is not my kind of book. I like mysteries and spy novels. But, this was a particularly captivating story. The main character is so three dimensional, you can't help but be on her side. I read the book simply because I wanted to see that she came out OK at the end.
The main character decides to move away from home, and gets more than she bargained for, as she drives her way across the country.
Each character has their own personality, and the dialog is superb. They all have histories and interact well.
For anyone who likes a good wholesome story, this book is a winner. Towards the end, you find yourself rooting for them all. I hope there's a sequel - I'd like to see more.
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