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Pigs in Heaven

Format:	Paperback 352 pages

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Synopsis

Continuing the story begun in "The Bean Trees", this novel features the characters Taylor and Turtle as they witness an event whose repercussions will change their lives forever. By the author of "Animal Dreams" and "Homeland".

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Published
03/01/1998

Publisher
Faber and Faber

ISBN
9780571171781

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UK Kirkus review

Sequel to The Bean Trees and equally lovable, this picks up the story of Taylor and her daughter Turtle, who was adopted in unusual circumstances and is now claimed by the people of the Indian reservation where she was born. Taylor panics, takes Turtle and runs, only to face the problems of poverty and displaced single parenthood. Sensitive to both sides of the conflict, Kingsolver gets her points across about the bonds of family and the continuing tragedy of the native Americans. With this author, you get a bit of romance and a happy ending, too. She is a wonderful writer, overflowing with warmth, humour and talent; the dialogue is a particular joy. If you're looking for a bunch of nasty characters and a cynical world view, this novel is not for you. Otherwise, don't miss it; only, if you haven't come across her before, you might as well start with The Bean Trees - you'll want to read both anyway. (Kirkus UK)

About the author

Barbara Kingsolver

Barbara Kingsolver's thirteen books of fiction, poetry and non-fiction include the novels The Bean Trees and the international bestseller The Poisonwood Bible which, amongst other accolades, won the 2005 Penguin/Orange Reading Group Book of the Year award. Her most recent novel is The Lacuna.