Animal Dreams

"Animals dream about the things they do in the day time just like people do. If you want sweet dreams, you've got to live a sweet life." So says Loyd Peregrina, a handsome Apache trainman and latter-day philosopher. But when Codi Noline returns to her hometown, Loyd's advice is painfully out of her reach. Dreamless and at the end of her rope, Codi comes back to Grace, Arizona to confront her past and face her ailing, distant father. What the finds is a town threatened by a silent environmental catastrophe, some startling clues to her own identity, and a man whose view of the world could change the course of her life. Blending flashbacks, dreams, and Native American legends, Animal Dreams is a suspenseful love story and a moving exploration of life's largest commitments. With this work, the acclaimed author of The Bean Trees and Homeland and Other Stories sustains her familiar voice while giving readers her most remarkable book yet.

Customer Reviews:

Animal Dreams

I returned this item to the sender. My order was for a new book. When my purchase arrived, it was yellow pages (obviously old) with a name written inside the cover page. It was used - not old. I returned it to the sender with a letter and asked for my money back. Have not heard from them as yet. I was very dissatisfied with this purchase, the first one that was not up to what I ordered from Amazon. So, I am out the cost of the book, the shipping fee for the book coming to me, and the cost of shipping to send it back. I was unable to take the one star off of the rating below - I would not rate this with any stars. Disappointing.

2008-12-06

Animal Dreams

Come to think of it...I never did receive this book. hmmm. Don't know how I missed observing this.

2008-11-25

Magical

When Codi Noline has to return to her hometown, to care for her father, it becomes an unexpected time of awakening. A number of subplots are beautiful thread throughout the story, including rekindled love, politics, the rich cultural history of the southwest, and how one might discover oneself in the most unexpected times and places. Kingsolver's ability to capture the essence of a land and its people continues to amaze me. I would rate it right up there with The Poisonwood Bible. Another beautifully written book.

2008-07-08

Terrible Book

This is, unequivocally, one of the most boring books I've ever read. Makes Hemmingway look exciting...

2008-05-09

Another Favorite~

Read this on vacation in Hawaii. The single most important book that has changed my outlook on life, friendship and sisterhood.

2007-12-13