"not a good Kingsolver book. "
couldn't finish. Boring 😞 Usually she is one of my favorite authors. missed the mark on this one.
"Loved every minute of this book!"
Barbara Kingsolver narrates her own book and does an excellent job with accents and genders. I loved the main character, Dellarobia, for her own transformation throughout this story.
"well narrated by author"
The book was well narrated by the author. I liked the symbolism, the characters’ discovery of science, the local pastor’s environmental bent celebrating God’s creation, and the importance of urgently addressing climate change.
"Fire and magic"
Barbara Kingsolver is one of my favorite authors. I could tell she was the narrator without looking. This is her story, and that was palpable in her performance.
"Barbara Kingsolver once again inspires"
Ms Kingsolver once again tackles strongly felt issues in a manner that gently inspired us to look at the world through other's eyes. She keenly weaves a story with depth of character, inspection and dissection of topics, yet it never is dry, and better never preaches.
Flight Behavior leaves the reader with pertinent information to firm opinions and hopefully make decisions to leave this world a bit better for having lived.
Like her other books: I feel inspired and my mind opened even further!
"Outstanding!"
This was a fascinating and very educational listen. One of my top two books of this year. Brilliant in every way
"Majestic"
This book is a woven masterpiece. There are lines in it that I have repeated so often in my head that I have forgotten they aren't common colloquialisms.
"Trying to create bridges"
This is a great book for all to read. It is putting perspectives on how people think about an environmental issue. A book that puts Strangers in their Own Land by Arlie Russell Horchild into a touching relatable story. How people think from different sides and how the media can influence people's opinions (right or wrong).
"Wonderful storytelling"
I loved the simple yet profoundly human story of this family and its struggles. The dialogue is spot on. Great narration. Great book.
"Great Characters, But A Lot of Science"
I really enjoyed the Poisonwood Bible, so I thought I'd give this novel a shot. The characters were fantastic. Everyone had a distinct personality and I thought Barbara Kingsolver did a great job narrating. Her accents made me chuckle a bit. There was a lot of butterfly botany/science contained within the story and I found myself getting a little bored and distracted with it all. I didn't think ALL of that info was necessary for the story. If you're really into butterflies, you'll love it. If not, be patient...it will pass. I'd still recommend the book.