Outside Reading

So far The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver has been really intriguing. From the first page I liked Kingsolver's writing style filled with imagery and detail. The events in the beginning of the book grabbed my attention, as well as the shifting point of view in the first few chapters.

The dominant literary element so far has definitely been imagery. Each page has at least one great description, and I constantly have a clear visual of what's happening in my mind. I think the author specifically focused on this literary element because the setting and surroundings are a very important part of the story. A big part of the plot is that Taylor left Kentucky to go to Arizona, and creating contrast between the two places is important for understanding that she wanted change. Also, sometimes there are moments in the book where not much action is happening, but the imagery enriches those moments and keeps you interested in the book. The tone of the book so far has been vague. From what I've read I would say it's satirical because it is humorous but in a sarcastic way, and sometimes at other characters expense.