The only thing you've left out of this incisive, thoughtful review is the laugh out loud funny moments, the ironic quips that are typical of Appalachian humor with which Kingsolver, as did Dickens, and come to think of it Shakespeare, leavened tragic moments, and heightened them. I bought the book and am glad I did, intend to reread soon. And Kingsolver's rage at the pharmaceutical industry is as palpable as her fury at the foster care system. Thanks Amy, I"ve been waiting to read what you think of this truly great novel.
Yes, it was definitely worth the air in the queue. Good review!
The only thing you've left out of this incisive, thoughtful review is the laugh out loud funny moments, the ironic quips that are typical of Appalachian humor with which Kingsolver, as did Dickens, and come to think of it Shakespeare, leavened tragic moments, and heightened them. I bought the book and am glad I did, intend to reread soon. And Kingsolver's rage at the pharmaceutical industry is as palpable as her fury at the foster care system. Thanks Amy, I"ve been waiting to read what you think of this truly great novel.
Excellent Amy. Among your best. Thanks for sharing on Kingsolver's new novel.
Dick Etulain 4 November 2023