Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1999
Publisher
Cliff Notes
ISBN-10
0764585088
ISBN-13
9780764585081
Description
Kingsolver's style is poetic, blends realism with lyricism, and is interspersed with humor. Many critics call her style "a Southern novel taken West." This novel is about the primacy of family, community, and the importance of an emotional support system for the individual.