It should not be so hard to write both poetry and fiction. Both arts, after all, make use of the same materials, words and punctuation. Poems...
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I loved everything about this book. The writing was incredible, the story was compelling, the characters were amazing. I felt like I knew them -- or wanted to.
I loved everything about this book -- the writing (fabulous!), the characters (realistic), the story (riveting). Although I've been trying to thin out my bookcases to make room for new books, this is one that I've decided to keep. I'll definitely be reading it again.
I've always enjoyed Barbara Kingsolver's work, but when this was suggested at my women's book group, I balked at reading it. However, it zoomed to the top of my list of all-time favorites and has stayed there. The writing is wonderful, the story is fascinating and the book has everything: love, mystery, comedy, tragedy, science, nature, history, politics and much more. It is by turns funny, sad, fascinating and educational. I have lots of notes, comments and marks in the margins -- something I haven't done since college -- and many, many pages have been turned down to mark something extraordinary. I have passed this book on to everyone I know and a few people I don't. Each time a friend starts reading it or I buy a copy to give to an acquaintance, I am so excited I read it again myself. Kingsolver deserved every price she received for this and all the ones she did not.
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Cecil, January 29, 2012
I loved everything about this book. The writing was incredible, the story was compelling, the characters were amazing. I felt like I knew them -- or wanted to.Little Bee by Chris Cleave
Cecil, September 29, 2011
I loved everything about this book -- the writing (fabulous!), the characters (realistic), the story (riveting). Although I've been trying to thin out my bookcases to make room for new books, this is one that I've decided to keep. I'll definitely be reading it again.The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
Cecil, January 30, 2011
Beautifully written, stunningly unique, full of wonderful characters, a fabulous read.(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
Cecil, January 9, 2010
I've always enjoyed Barbara Kingsolver's work, but when this was suggested at my women's book group, I balked at reading it. However, it zoomed to the top of my list of all-time favorites and has stayed there. The writing is wonderful, the story is fascinating and the book has everything: love, mystery, comedy, tragedy, science, nature, history, politics and much more. It is by turns funny, sad, fascinating and educational. I have lots of notes, comments and marks in the margins -- something I haven't done since college -- and many, many pages have been turned down to mark something extraordinary. I have passed this book on to everyone I know and a few people I don't. Each time a friend starts reading it or I buy a copy to give to an acquaintance, I am so excited I read it again myself. Kingsolver deserved every price she received for this and all the ones she did not.(2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)