Barbara Kingsolver - Prodigal Summer

[Renniemist]

Prodigal Summer

Author: Barbara Kingsolver

 

Prodigal Summer weaves together three stories of human love within a larger tapestry of lives amid the mountains and farms of southern Appalachia. Over the course of one humid summer, this novel

[SusanMargaret]

Hi Renniemist,

 

I have never read any of Kingsolver's books. Your review of Prodigal Summer has inspired me to check this book out. Does the story take place in the 21st century or is it a historical novel?

[Renniemist]

Prodigal Summer is a contemporary novel.

 

If you read it let me know how you get on. I am curious to know what others think about it.

 

Anyway I hope you enjoy it.

[Bellatrix]

Renniemist you'll be glad to know I thought this was a wonderful book, the women in this book are great - so in tune with the earth around them (mother nature / Gaia call it what you will) I found all three of them inspiring. Along with 'The Poisonwood Bible' I would put this up there in 'The Books I Have Loved' list. A very easy & enjoyable read.

[Renniemist]

I am glad you enjoyed it Bellatrix.

Since reading this book I have also read Pigs in Heaven, which was very good. I mean to read more of Barbara Kingsolver when I find the time.

[France]

I picked this up in a charity shop not knowing anything about Barbara Kingsolver - what a marvellous surprise it was. I adored this book, I thought the theme got its point over without being at all preachy and I was completely blown away by the clarity and energy of her writing.

Reccomended without reservation.