66 pages 2 hours read

Barbara Kingsolver

Prodigal Summer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Reviews & Readership

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Reviews of Barbara Kingsolver's Prodigal Summer are generally favorable, highlighting its lush prose and strong ecological themes. Readers appreciate Kingsolver's character development and the intertwining narratives. However, some critics note that the pacing can be slow and the eco-centric messages occasionally overbearing. Overall, it's praised for its vivid storytelling and thematic depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Prodigal Summer?

Readers who enjoy nature, intricate character studies, and interconnected narratives would relish Barbara Kingsolver's Prodigal Summer. Fans of Annie Proulx’s The Shipping News or Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits will appreciate its lyrical prose and themes of ecological interconnectedness and personal growth.

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Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

870L

Book Details

Themes
Natural World: Environment
Topics
Science / Nature
Genre
Modern Classic Fiction