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1988 debut novel by Barbara Kingsolver about a young Kentucky woman who drives west, settles in Tucson, Arizona, and becomes guardian of an abandoned Cherokee child.
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The Bean Trees ranks #47 of 60 in the Bildungsroman ranking, behind Agostino, ahead of The Adolescent.
Popular Kingsolver debut with warm reader reputation; critical standing solid but less ambitious than her later major work.
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How good is The Bean Trees?
The Bean Trees scores 7.70/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Bildungsroman category. Popular Kingsolver debut with warm reader reputation; critical standing solid but less ambitious than her later major work.
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