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mobill76
Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver
Mehso-so

I, too, lived in the woods and wondered about the coyotes. But it changed how I think about everything. A miracle lover from the sky wouldn't've understood. I expected some echo of what living in the woods does for, and to, oneself. Nah. Standard Harlequin romance script. The other threads weren't even interesting. The writing was OK. Some of the technical descriptions were lush and alive. Didn't have the psychological draw that Poisonwood did.

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AlaSkaat
Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver
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Who‘s read this? I‘m only 30 pages in but can‘t feel myself being into it. I‘ve read so many good reviews but I‘m not liking the writing so far. :/

Is it worth continuing?

Lcsmcat I think it is. But I like pretty much everything she‘s written. It‘s been years since I read this one but I remember it having a slow start. Maybe give it another 50 pages or so? 2mo
AlaSkaat @Lcsmcat I‘ve become way too critical of books in the past years. Especially the way they‘re written. One cringe moment or conversation and I want out! I‘ll give it a few more chapters and hopefully be dragged into it. It‘s the kind of story I would enjoy previously 2mo
Susanita She‘s hit or miss for me, but I enjoyed this one. Maybe wait to decide until you‘ve heard from all three women? 2mo
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AlaSkaat @Susanita Good idea. It‘s the first woman I don‘t like very much. But I might be wrong about her! 2mo
BarbaraJean Like @Susanita —Kingsolver can be hit or miss for me. I find some of her novels too preachy/agenda-driven, and this was one of those for me! But I agree—give it 50 pages, or give yourself a chance to read all three women so you have a better sense of what‘s ahead. 2mo
Ruthiella Agree with @BarbaraJean 100% . I loved The Poisonwood Bible, but this one was too on the nose for me. It‘s like Kingsolver doesn‘t trust her reader to get her point, so she unnecessarily hammers it in aha and again. 2mo
AlaSkaat @BarbaraJean @Ruthiella that‘s exactly my feelings towards it. Like she‘s trying way too hard to make me understand how the women are/feel… I‘m gonna continue tonight and decide if it‘s for me (edited) 2mo
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Kazzie
Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver
Pickpick

In her typical fashion, she creates greater understanding for the natural world, and rural people. The ecological teachings are at times a bit heavy handed, but the story moves along well, and characters are redeemed.

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Bookwormjillk
Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver
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Pickpick

#litSolace #MidSummerSolace

This was a re-read for me, but it hit much differently in my 40‘s than it did in my 30‘s. I loved the three stories of women breaking the mold in Appalachia and how they came together at the end. I forgot how funny this book was too. Truly some laugh out loud moments.

Thanks for the motivation to re-read @AllDebooks

PaperbackPirate This is my favorite Kingsolver so far! A reread is a great idea, but I still need to read Demon Copperhead. 📚 5mo
Bookwormjillk @PaperbackPirate I read Demon Copperhead a few months ago and loved that one too. 5mo
AllDebooks I really enjoyed this. It's my favourite of hers so far. 5mo
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AllDebooks
Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver
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#Litsolace #MidsummerSolace

Discussion thread for our #buddyread

📖 Did you enjoy this novel?
📖 What stood out for you?
📖 Any particular likes/dislikes?
📖 Did you enjoy the author's writing style?

All are welcome to join in the discussion. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

Bookwormjillk I‘m only two chapters in, but enjoying it! It‘s a re-read for me but it‘s been a while. 5mo
Librarybelle I‘m hoping to start this today! I fell a bit behind on a couple of my buddy reads. 5mo
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AllDebooks
Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver
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Today is a whole #Hyggehour 💚🥵

It's so hot, I need lots of breaks to cool down from gardening jobs. I'm looking forward to a pamper evening and #Hyggehour readathon tonight, continuing with the tagged. 🍸📚🍸

What are your plans?

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @jenniferw88

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kspenmoll
Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver
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#weeklyforecast
3 buddy reads #adventuresinphilosophy #camplitsy24 #Butter #hastagbrigade #littlewomen #librarybook #audible #readyourkindle
Trying to start Prodigal Summer as it is in my TBR for #litsolace #midsummersolace
🎉🎉🎉🎉Yay! Tomorrow I am out of school for the summer!!!!!!!

Megabooks Excited to have you join the discussion Saturday! 5mo
squirrelbrain Looking forward to Saturday‘s discussion! 5mo
kspenmoll I am hoping to finish because we are having a heat wave in CT predicted for Tuesday-Saturday- in the 100s. So I plan to hibernate in our air conditioned living room/dining room area.we do not have central air- old house @Megabooks @squirrelbrain @BarbaraBB (edited) 5mo
TheBookHippie Yay!!!!!!!! Summmmmmer!!! 5mo
AllDebooks Woohoo! Summer break x 5mo
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DebinHawaii
Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver
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Yesterday‘s #LibraryBookHaul Picked up Nancy #8 for #NancyDrewBR & Doppelgänger which finally came in for May‘s #SheSaid I‘ve been trying to listen to the audiobook & think it will help to have both to finish since I got behind.

In the library bookstore I found a like-new copy of the tagged book for #Naturalitsy #MidsummerSolace #buddyread & a copy of 8 Bears for $2! (We read it for April‘s #LitSolace but I had to return it)
The ???approve!

TheBookHippie Ooo nice!!!! 6mo
Librarybelle Yay!!! 6mo
jenniferw88 I'm finding Doppelganger really interesting. I've nearly finished, and I think I'll have a book hangover from it! I'm definitely going to try to read her backlist. 6mo
AllDebooks I loved Eight bears. As for Doppelganger, it's the best non-fiction book I've read this year. Klein just won the women's prize for non-fiction with it. Enjoy your #bookhaul 5mo
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lil1inblue
Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 😍 6mo
Eggs Gorgeous 🏔️🩵 6mo
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LitsyEvents
Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver
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repost for @AllDebooks

#Litsolace #MidsummerSolace

This is a reminder of our 2 #buddyreads for June. This is a relaxed, own pace buddyread, so please join in as much or as little as you please.

All welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

original post:
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2739683