What readers think of The Poisonwood Bible, plus links to write your own review.

This is the best books I have ever read. The way the author tells the story from every character's point of view is really interesting. The character's are all well developed -- I hated to leave them at the end of the book. The story tells about a missionary family that travels to the Congo to convert the people to Christianity. Because they don't understand the culture their words become meaningless. The family believes they are going to the Congo to change the hearts of the people, but the real story is how the missionary family is changed instead.

Being and adent believer in the rights of the people of underdeveloped countries, and of the evils imposed by white parasitic and imperialistic societies mascarading themselves as "christians", I loved reading the ugly implications of all of the above.

Incredible incite into fanatical missionary work through the eyes of 5 very different characters.
Each character is so well developed and portrayed, that it is diificult to believe that this is a work of fiction.
The various threads of the storyline are woven in such a way that the reader finds it extremely compelling.
I would recommend this book to all, it is simply, brilliant.

This masterpiece captivates the mind as you twist and turn through the horrific but fantastic events the Price family encounters during their stay in the Congo. Seemingly real, this fiction portrays a young family of missionaries willingly receiving God's call to bring the Congolese people to the Light and in doing so they learn more about the reality of life than the Africans learn from the Bible. This amazing novel teaches countless lessons about American culture and the truths of religion through one family's journey. If you are considering this book, stop considering and run to the bookstore!!

Someone left a copy at our summer Wisconsin home. The title did not intrigue, but the writing, the story told via many characters, the humor held me as no other novel in many years. Though I toured in Africa last year, this book illuminated much I had missed. There is a deep spirituality Kingsolver has captured in a tale with pace, zest and wisdom. She ranks up there with Nadine Gordimer. I am 78 but felt youthful as the story unfolded throught the Price daughters--Rachel, Leah, Adah and Ruth May.

What a book. I am doing my senior year in Australia this year and chose to do this book for my English course. I loved it because not only is it one of those books that you cant put down, but also there is so much to write about. If you are looking to write an essay / assignment - this is a brilliant choice. You wont be disappointed

I am a high schooler who's been trying to find some good books to read over this summer, and boy did I hit a jackpot with this one. What makes the book so interesting is how the author wrote the story from 4 different points of view. This way, you can somewhat identify with the character that may be most like yourself. This book tells the story of 4 girls who are dragged to the Congo by their father, an arrogant Baptist missionary. It tells of the different hardships as well as the good times had by all of them. I myself kenw nothing about the Congo, and by reading this book, I was able to learn many things I did not know. It is a long book, with about 600 pages, but it's that way for a reason. It allows for there to be many details and to keep building the plot throughout the book. One more thing the book has the ability to do is change other's thoughts on racism. If you know anyone who is racist, then definately try to get them to read this book. I would definately recommend book to others and already have to my friends. It was a well written piece of art.

Im 17 and the poisonwood bible was sooooo great! it kept my attention and made me want to keep reading! (keep in mind that i am not a regular reader)