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Prodigal Summer
- Narrated by: Barbara Kingsolver
- Length: 15 hrs and 46 mins
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Down the mountain, another web of lives unfolds as Lusa Maluf Landowski, a bookish city girl turned farmer's wife, finds herself in a strange place where she must declare or lose her attachment to the land that has become her own. And a few more miles down the road, a pair of elderly, feuding neighbors tend their respective farms and wrangle about God, pesticides, and the possibilities the future holds.
Over the course of one long summer, these characters find connections to one another, and to the land, and the final, urgent truth that humans are only one piece of life on earth.
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- Kindle Customer
- 05-08-18
Wonderful earthy story with no baddies
In Prodigal Summer the author beautifully develops three separate stories which have a lose connection. Nature, life and procreation are dominant themes culminating in love. Family life is explored in a rural setting chiefly from women ‘s perspective. The women are powerful characters who live life to the full.
The Audible version is read by the author which is s real treat. Her Southern (American) drawl is perfect. The humor throughout the book is wonderful. A must read/listen.
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- Digitalconvert
- 12-11-17
Beautiful from beginning to end
There is so much depth to the characters and the their stories intriguing from beginning to end. Wonderfully narrated, it was like listening to music.
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- ANNABEL
- 07-05-20
A beautiful novel
I loved this book so much! It’s beautifully written and read and it’s one of my all time favourites. It’s just fantastic.
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- Country Chick
- 03-07-22
I didn't want it to end!
I loved it - and to hear the book narrated by its author was a huge bonus. I've read a few books by Barbara Kingsolver and worried that I may stop enjoying her work, that it may feel too "samey" but this one did not disappoint. There is humour, and sadness, and irony and such sympathetic characters - you really grow to care about them. I've already downloaded another one of her books, also read by her. I'll wait a little longer before starting it because the sooner I start, the sooner it will be finished 😊 and being caught up on her story is magical.
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- Ellen
- 03-08-22
Absolutely humming with life
Expertly narrated by the author, this book has the feel of a true American epic with the comfort and sweetness of a bedtime story. Everything is revealed at its own quiet pace without ever feeling too slow. Kingsolver's prose is so beautiful and rich in detail that you feel you can breathe in the smell of the soil. Wonderful characters, wonderful story.
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- ms
- 12-03-23
Fascinating story lines woven around a powerful theme.
Important ideas about human relationships with the environment explored through some deeply personal stories. Beautifully read.
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- Cindy
- 14-11-23
Beautiful
Excellent audiobook, brilliantly narrated, full of life and wisdom and great characters. Very lyrical. Loved the birdsong
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-03-24
Simply Beautiful
Thoughtful and beautifully written and narrated…. Amazing characters you wanted to get to know and the intricate connections cleverly developed had me gripped throughout
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- Naomi Fein
- 23-12-12
Beautiful nature descriptions...
another beauty from Kingsolver, I'm half way in, and totally consumed by the beautiful description of moths, trees, animals and human emotions. the way she weaves the story and guide you through it, building reach worlds and pictures... better than any movie I ever saw! I highly recommend so far.
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- Michydog
- 22-08-15
Wonderful thought provoking book
What made the experience of listening to Prodigal Summer the most enjoyable?
I love the characters Barbara Kingsolver has created. they have real depth and they way they interreact and she weave stories around them is very attractive . Also the eco warrior in her provides helpful advice that gives 'ah hah' moments that are worth rewinding to listen again.
What three words best describe Barbara Kingsolver’s voice?
deep south
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
no
Any additional comments?
I don't think Barbara necessarily does justice to the performance. She is a good reader but she doesn't adapt her voice very well to the different characters so it is a little monotone.
However, why have so few of her books been recorded as audiobooks. I was hoping to download a couple more having enjoyed this one so much.
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