tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post3722445085060115859..comments2023-07-29T07:32:23.865-07:00Comments on Lit and Life Test: "The Poisonwood Bible"Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-33341239908500892052010-07-06T09:05:33.847-07:002010-07-06T09:05:33.847-07:00I felt the same way about the transition from the ...I felt the same way about the transition from the first half of the book to the second, but it's still one of my all-time favorites. Glad you enjoyed it.<br><br>--Annadiaryofaneccentrichttp://diaryofaneccentric.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-90203308317301391322010-07-02T16:52:50.779-07:002010-07-02T16:52:50.779-07:00Nice review Lisa. It's been so long since I&#...Nice review Lisa. It's been so long since I've read this book but I do know I loved it. I remember being fascinated by their life in the Congo and thinking there was no way I could live there. Wow if I ever have time I'd love a reread of this one.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-33457382861073644182010-07-01T04:27:28.385-07:002010-07-01T04:27:28.385-07:00I also just read and enjoyed this book. The second...I also just read and enjoyed this book. The second half was a change of pace. I think I missed Adah's palindromes and I preferred her character before she was 'cured'. Loved the African characters. Who wouldn't love Anatole?Embejohttp://www.embejoetc.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-11547375997122852652010-06-29T21:06:45.889-07:002010-06-29T21:06:45.889-07:00You are right - this book really does resonate wit...You are right - this book really does resonate with you. I read it several years ago and it still hangs there, in my head, the overall themes and the experience. I think it would have been great to discuss with a group. How fun!<br><br>I notice you are doing a group read of The Space Between Us - that is another one that sticks with me. I'll try to come back and read your updates to enjoy hearing everyone's thoughts and re-live this terrific book again.The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-75838238714592334582010-06-25T08:08:23.252-07:002010-06-25T08:08:23.252-07:00It's quite a book. i recall not being sure ...It's quite a book. i recall not being sure WHAT I thought of it but ended up being quite enamored by the story telling and the BIG issues involved. You are right - it has staying power.Carehttp://bkclubcare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-17879861742767303152010-06-24T09:47:24.013-07:002010-06-24T09:47:24.013-07:00I read this years ago and loved it. It's one ...I read this years ago and loved it. It's one that I definitely plan to reread someday. Glad you enjoyed it so much!heatherlohttp://heatherlo.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-74882853174126120502010-06-24T08:36:32.783-07:002010-06-24T08:36:32.783-07:00I'm about 100 pages in and am loving it! The l...I'm about 100 pages in and am loving it! The language is so poetic and I agree that Kingsolver is an amazing writer as she writes the five different points of view. It would be interesting to have a chapter or two on the POV of Nathan. Great review and am looking forward to the rest of the book!hmsgofitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051840056392247706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-54919365843834778792010-06-24T03:58:27.003-07:002010-06-24T03:58:27.003-07:00I just need to read this one this summer. I've...I just need to read this one this summer. I've been looking at it far too long. Great review Lisa....thanksDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-43982459804734736072010-06-23T20:42:34.685-07:002010-06-23T20:42:34.685-07:00i haven't read this one but have it on my book...i haven't read this one but have it on my bookshelf. for some reason, i always pass it by. i think the whole 'missionary' thing irks me a bit. :) i'm all for live and let live without imposing my will on anyone else. <br><br>glad you enjoyed this--it does sound like a good read.nat @book, line, and sinkerhttp://www.booklineandsinker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-13401300710560196182010-06-23T19:18:15.992-07:002010-06-23T19:18:15.992-07:00I didn't love it. I'd read Things Fall Apa...I didn't love it. I'd read Things Fall Apart( Chinua Achibe) before this, and that, I thought, was a more vivid portrayal of the region. So I had expectations that weren't fulfilled when I read Poisonwood. I tried.terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095349422849979251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-74779491676309290152010-06-23T17:59:11.436-07:002010-06-23T17:59:11.436-07:00It's been a while since I read this book and I...It's been a while since I read this book and I remember loving it. I think the part that struck me the most was the way other people felt the need to come in and change a culture that worked. Kingsolver can get on her soapbox, but that's part of the reason I love her work. Great review!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-13270377982351137142010-06-23T17:28:09.452-07:002010-06-23T17:28:09.452-07:00I am glad you liked this one more than I did. Lik...I am glad you liked this one more than I did. Like you said, there is a lot to ponder about this book, so I appreciated that aspect of the book.reviewsbylolahttp://reviewsbylola.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-47101252982829327412010-06-23T17:17:26.069-07:002010-06-23T17:17:26.069-07:00I've tried twice to love Kingsolver (this one ...I've tried twice to love Kingsolver (this one and The Lacuna) and I just can't do it. I've been disappointed both times.softdrinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228292413339353925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-67620107329381794592010-06-23T14:40:22.901-07:002010-06-23T14:40:22.901-07:00I read this one some time ago but I remember not l...I read this one some time ago but I remember not liking it too much. I do like her writing though and loved Prodigal Summer.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-40056719090739279652010-06-23T08:51:46.243-07:002010-06-23T08:51:46.243-07:00I loved this book and read it twice, which doesn&#...I loved this book and read it twice, which doesn't happen very often. I agree that the first part of the book was much more engrossing than the second, and also that Kingsolver gets a little preachy, but overall, this is a really great read. I am so glad you liked it and you really did a wonderful job with the review! Though this was kind of a quiet book, there were some really great dramatic scenes as well.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215390260586048055.post-89045011356173421242010-06-23T08:24:26.437-07:002010-06-23T08:24:26.437-07:00So glad you liked this book! I love it, and I have...So glad you liked this book! I love it, and I have a hard time trying to recommend it to people. I think they're afraid that it'll be too history-heavy, and the history and politics does get more frequent in the second half.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196903315080725315noreply@blogger.com