The Poisonwood Bible

by Barbara Kingsolver

I highly anticipated reading this book because I've heard good things about it. It was my favorite Kingsolver novel. Narrated by 5 female characters, it tells a story of a Baptist family who missions in Africa and how that changes their lives. Their strong-willed father (a Baptist minister) will stop at nothing to "save" and baptize the Africans. Even if he puts his family in danger.

My favorite narrator was Adah, who was a twin that suffered from a birth defect. I found her the most interesting and looked forward to reading her chapters.

This would be an excellent book club or lit class book, because there is so much to discuss - so many things to dissect. I guess there is also a reader's guide you can buy to accompany the book.

I will definitely share this book, and at some point may pick it up again.

Date Finished: January 19th, 2003