The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

by Barbara Kingsolver

This is a story told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959.

Reviewed by ibeforem on

5 of 5 stars

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I think that what really makes this book work is the way it is written. You witness this story through the viewpoint of each of the daughters — even little Ruth May. It’s a very compelling read, and I heartily recommend it.

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