Not as profound or as riveting as The Poisonwood Bible, The Bean Trees is nonetheless a memorable tale about a tough-minded and cocky young girl, Taylor, who sets off from her hometown in rural Kentucky and ends up in Arizona. The tone is childishly chatty, delightfully humourous. But there are poignant moments also when Taylor confronts child abuse, government authorities, separation and social injustice. By the end of the book I was sorry to let her go.
(Pamela Jaunin - bwl 25 August 2004 ) |
