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THE BEAN TREES

Date Submitted: 12/08/2004 12:30:28
Category: / Literature / Novels
Length: 4 pages (1211 words)
A great philosopher once said that our expectations and anticipations are usually better than the actual experience. I found this to be true in Barbara Kingsolver’s The Bean Trees. My expectations of the book were very different from the actual story line. I enjoy novels with adventure and obstacles that the main character must fight to overcome. I was disappointed that The Bean Trees contained very little, if any, adventure. Taylor Greer’s biggest …
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…racial injustice in a more obvious way. It was good for them that they were not treated that way, but I believe the novel would be much more intense and realistic if they came in contact with hardships. Refugees tend to be looked down upon and treated cruelly or unfairly. The Bean Trees was easy to read and understand. It contained thought-provoking ideas, but I enjoy books with more adventure, conflict, and romance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**
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