Flight Behavior

by Barbara Kingsolver
Flight Behavior cover
Good Books rating 4.08
Contemporary Fiction
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  • ID: 10663
  • Added: 2026-02-02
  • Updated: 2026-03-10
  • ISBN: 9781443413015
  • Publisher: Harper Collins
  • Published: 2012-11-06
  • Reviews: 4

Dellarobia Turnbow, a 29-year-old mother of two, finds her mundane life upended when she stumbles upon a breathtaking and inexplicable phenomenon in the mountains near her home in Feathertown, Tennessee. This discovery forces her to question her beliefs and confront the expectations of her community, as she navigates the complex relationships with her family, her church, and the wider world./n/nAs Dellarobia grapples with the implications of what she has seen, she is drawn into a web of scientific inquiry, personal growth, and spiritual awakening. Her journey becomes a profound exploration of faith, environmentalism, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.

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Goodreads · 2026-02-07
compelling 3.80

The powerful writing and intriguing characters make this book compelling despite any initial reservations. The heroine is well-developed and the story is engaging.

The reviewer was drawn into the story by the powerful writing and intriguing characters, despite any initial reservations. They appreciate the well-developed heroine and the engaging nature of the story. The reviewer also highlights the author's ability to create quirky and compelling characters, which add depth and interest to the narrative. The reviewer finds the book to be a compelling read, with a traditional and straightforward story that is easy to follow.

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    Kingsolver's powerful writing and intriguing, quirky characters pulled me in despite myself.

    In Flight Behavior, Kingsolver again focuses on a heroine who had ...

    Flight Behavior reminded me that I have not read enough books set in today's world.

Fantasy Hive · 2021-04-04
excellent 4.50

This book is a standout in climate change literature, blending deep themes with engaging storytelling. The characters are vividly drawn and the narrative is both compelling and thought-provoking.

This reviewer was genuinely surprised by how much they enjoyed this book, calling it the finest climate change novel they've read. The characters, particularly Dellarobia, are well-developed and feel authentic. The story is both engaging and thought-provoking, with a strong focus on environmental themes that are woven seamlessly into the narrative. The reviewer appreciates the complexity and depth of the book, making it a standout in its genre.

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    Barbara Kingsolver's Flight Behavior is to my surprise, the finest climate change book I have read so far despite, or perhaps because it is absolutely ...

    Kingsolver's powerful writing and intriguing, quirky characters pulled me in despite myself.

    In Flight Behavior, Kingsolver again focuses on a heroine who had ...

Peter Galen Massey · Peter Galen Massey · 2014-04-06
engaging 4.00

The reviewer finds the language and characters in Flight Behavior to be solid, complex, and satisfying. They acknowledge some shortcomings but overall appreciate the book's strengths.

In this review, Peter Galen Massey highlights the strengths of Flight Behavior, particularly its language and character development. They find the characters to be complex and satisfying, and the language to be well-crafted. While they acknowledge some shortcomings in the novel, they believe that these do not detract significantly from the overall reading experience. Massey appreciates the book's ability to engage and persuade the reader through its well-developed elements.

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    Flight Behavior has a number of shortcomings, but these do not include its language or characters, which are solid, complex, persuasive, and satisfying.

    The characters are well-developed and engaging.

    The language is crafted with care, making the reading experience enjoyable.

The Guardian · 2012-11-10
great 4.00

The book is complex and well-observed, with characters that are both solid and believable. The narrative is impressive and engaging, making it a notable work.

This reviewer found Flight Behavior to be an impressive work, noting its complexity and elliptical nature. The characters, particularly Dellarobia and her family, are well-observed and come across as solid but believable individuals. The narrative is engaging and well-crafted, making it a notable addition to Kingsolver's body of work. The reviewer appreciates the depth and complexity of the story, which is both thought-provoking and enjoyable to read.

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    Flight Behaviour is an impressive work. It is complex, elliptical and well-observed.

    Dellarobia and her kin come over as solid but believable individuals.

    It is complex, elliptical and well-observed.

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