- Paperback
- Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Fiction (Sep 1 1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0060926597
- ISBN-13: 978-0060926595
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.8 x 7.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,400,806 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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-- Carolyn See, Los Angeles Times
The Bean Tree
"The Bean Tree is the work of a visionary...It leaves you open-mouthed and smiling."
-- Chicago Tribune
Homeland and Other Stories
"Kingsolver is an extraordinary storyteller."
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as its prequel,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Complete Fiction (Boxed Set): The Bean Trees, Homeland, Animal Dreams, Pigs in Heaven (Paperback)
I am a huge Kingsolver fan and I absolutely loved the Bean Trees and Animal Dreams. However, I felt that this novel was a bit too preachy, especially because of the character of the young Cherokee lawyer. Being a minority myself, I believe she grossly exaggerated the predicament of minorities growing up in America. This entire novel had the feeling of denoument--it seemed to exist merely to tell fans what happened to the beloved main characters of The Bean Trees, nothing more.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Synopsis of "The Complete Fiction:...",
By A Customer
This review is from: The Complete Fiction (Boxed Set): The Bean Trees, Homeland, Animal Dreams, Pigs in Heaven (Paperback)
I first read Kingsolver's "The Bean Trees" in high school and thought it was wonderful. I've just finished reading "Animal Dreams" and Kingsolver continues to impress me with her portrayal of strong women such as Codi Noline.
3.0 out of 5 stars
It was interesting but the storyline seemed unrealistic.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Complete Fiction (Boxed Set): The Bean Trees, Homeland, Animal Dreams, Pigs in Heaven (Paperback)
Book ReviewPigs in Heaven, by Barbara Kingsolver is a book that will keep its readers attention throughout the story. Each character in the book possesses very unique and unusual characteristics. This allows for an interesting story that keeps you reading. Kingsolver used her writing talents to create characters that have a great influence over its readers. When reading this book I felt that I could relate with the thoughts and actions of certain characters. Thus, this book improves the way its readers think of themselves and of the people around them. I also enjoyed reading Pigs in Heaven because it allows the reader to gain an understanding and appreciation of the Cherokee Nation in Heaven, Oklahoma. Kingsolver explicitly describes the history and culture of the Cherokee tribe in great detail. The reader is introduced to certain members of the tribe and traditional events such as hog fries and stomp dances. Thus, he/she has a sense of feeling "included' within the Cherokee tribe and their customs. Pigs in Heaven deals with the theme of interconnectedness and how one event can create a chain of different events. Each one of these events can significantly effect the lives of many individuals. However I feel that this theme is over exaggerated to the point where the story line actually seems unrealistic. Aside from this, the book is very interesting and I would strongly recommend that it be read. For as you read further into the book you'll notice that Kingsolver attempts to convey important messages while resolving the books conflicts. An example of this is that in order to live a life of happiness you must put the negative aspects of your past behind you. Overall, Pigs in Heaven consists of important lessons to be learned, and it contains valuable components that are forever placed in the minds of its readers.
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