#39 in Historical fiction
The Poisonwood Bible
- 576
- Pages
- about 11 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 0 weeks on the list
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About the book
The Poisonwood Bible is a 1998 novel by Barbara Kingsolver, which tells the story of a missionary family, the Prices, who in 1959 move from the U.S. state of Georgia to the village of Kilanga in the Belgian Congo, close to the Kwilu River.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.1 across 550 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 75% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Historical fiction average of 7.9. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.3 | 31 | 6% |
| Hardcover | 8.1 | 519 | 94% |
Frequently asked
What is The Poisonwood Bible rated?
8.0 out of 10, from 550 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Poisonwood Bible worth reading?
Readers give it 8.0/10 from 550 ratings, which puts it ahead of 68 % of the Historical fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read The Poisonwood Bible?
About 11 hours at an average reading pace — 576 pages.
Where does The Poisonwood Bible rank?
#39 in Historical fiction on the current snapshot.
Was The Poisonwood Bible a bestseller?
Yes — 0 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #29. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is The Poisonwood Bible?
It has 576 pages — longer than 72% of the ranked books in Historical fiction.
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