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Book Review of The Bean Trees

The Bean Trees
The Bean Trees
Author: Barbara Kingsolver
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Barbara Kingsolver is near the top of my great authors list. This one has a light heartedness that is welcome after the "Poisonwood Bible".

Taylor has completed her high school graduation, not gotten pregnant and, is off on the road to a different life. She encounters many unexpected things on her way to the American West, not the least of which is a mute three year old child, Turtle.

The characters both major and minor are engaging, and the plot moves along seamlessly--not unexpected in a Kingsolver novel. A great diversion!