The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible is a novel that follows the experiences of a missionary family in the Belgian Congo during the 1960s. The story is told from the perspective of the wife and four daughters of the Baptist minister who drags his family into the politically volatile Congo on a mission to save souls. The novel explores themes of cultural arrogance, religious zeal, and the clash of Western and African values, as well as the personal growth and self-discovery of the women in the family as they grapple with the harsh realities of their new life and the fallout from their father's single-minded vision.

The 536th greatest book of all time


Published
1998
Nationality
American
Type
Fiction
Pages
500-600
Words
196,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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