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Literary Fiction · WarmA young woman finds an abandoned child
The Bean Trees
See it on Amazon1988Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Taylor Greer leaves Kentucky and is left with an abandoned toddler in a car. Kingsolver’s 1988 debut is about unexpected motherhood.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Motherhood · Friendship · Arizona
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About the author
Barbara Kingsolver4 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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