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Violence
Barely any
No significant violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of identity, belonging, and the genuine tension between two legitimate forms of love
What this book is about
The sequel to The Bean Trees returns to Taylor Greer and her adopted daughter Turtle, now pursued by a Cherokee Nation attorney who argues the child should be raised with her tribe. Kingsolver's nuanced novel refuses easy answers, presenting both the depth of a mother's love and the legitimate claims of cultural identity.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Complex cultural identity themes
Adoption and custody themes
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