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Book Review of The Poisonwood Bible

The Poisonwood Bible
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Helpful Score: 6


This is one of Barbara Kingsolver's most captivating novels. A well-meaning but dense missionary believes he can impact the natives of the Congo. The book is about the impact of the Congo on his family. I wanted to shake him several times. A great read.