I couldn’t put this book down. A long and satisfying read about what happens when we as a society do not want to go forward but rather, place place our hope and trust in a would be king who convinces us that we can go back to an earlier time with our heads in the sand. I loved the characters and the courage they had to evolve and push forward into the future.

Lives and families from two different centuries are woven together to tell an intricate tale. Wonderful!

This book was engaging and interesting the first half but became repetitive and without new color. The last third of the book was a slog and the ending disappointing and unresolved

For the first time, I find myself reading pages and chapters over and over again. Wherever the book happens to fall open. Just for the pleasure in the skill of Kingsolver’s writing and the worlds she lets me see. I’m hooked!

Absolutely loved this book!

I always enjoy the writing style of Barbara Kingsolver. Although this book may not be her best, it was a very good read

No real ending to a confusing double story. Lost my interest several times, writing unnecessarily difficult to follow. Author appeared more interested in vocabulary than storytelling. Would not recommend.

Kingsolver seems to have gotten more difficult to read in recent years. (I'm Bored and confused by the Detailed Descriptions and worn out from reading the same page over and over. Of course, I first read her years ago. Im older now too so maybe it's me.

I love Barbara Kingsolver. And I really tried to read this book. I kept wondering how someone as brilliant as Kingsolver could write some thing as boring as this book? I was certain I just needed to give it time. I gave up halfway through. It’s just so boring.

Excuse for a liberal rant, which would have been okay if plot made sense and characters were appealing. Rare miss by Ms. Kingsolver, whose previous books I have admired.