The novel contains themes of love, violence, poverty and struggle.Pigs in Heaven is written by Kingsolver in order to correct the misconceptions found in The Bean Trees.The Bean Trees is followed by Pigs in Heaven.The Bean Trees consists of a total of 232 pages.It was first published in the year 1988.

The novel comes under the Genre of Dramatic Fiction.The Bean Trees is written in English language and was published in the United States.The Bean Trees is written by Barbara Kingsolver as her first novel.The novel represents the early life of the Turtle with a colourful cast of characters such as Mattie, owner of “ Jesus Is Lord Used Tires”, Estevan and Esperanza, a Guatemalan couple and Lou Ann, Taylor’s roommate. The novel revolves around the experiences of Taylor and a small child whom she called Turtle. Taylor decided to adopt her without any second thought. As Taylor went to the town a woman approaches her, and she gave her a small child without any further explanation. 'An astonishing literary debut.For a deep breath of fresh air, spend some time in the neighborhood of The Bean Trees.' - Cosmopolitan 'Idealistic and exhilerating, The Bean Trees is a book that combines the most careful craft with a moral code that is loving and expansive.' - Philadelphia Inquirer 'This is the story of a lovable, resourceful 'instant mother,' one who speaks, acts and learns for herself, becoming an inspiration to us all.' - Glamour 'This funny, inspiring book is a marvelous affirmation of risk-taking, commitment and everyday miracles.An overwhelming delight, as random and unexpected as real life.' - Publishers Weekly 'A lively first novel.an easy book to enjoy.In this novel, Taylor left her home and travel towards the west and went to Oklahoma near the territory of Cherokee. From the very first page, Kingsolver's characters tug at the heart and soul.' - Ms. It leaves you open-mouthed and smiling.' - Los Angeles Times 'A major new talent. It is the southern novel taken west, its colors as translucent and polished as one of those slices of rose agate from a desert shop.' - New York Times Book Review 'An extraordinary good novel, tough and tender and gritty and moving.' - Anne Rivers Siddons 'So wry and wise we wish it would never end.The chatty, down-home audacity of Barbara Kingsolver's remarkable first novel hooks us on the first page.' - San Francisco Chronicle 'The Bean Trees is the work of a visionary. It leaves you open-mouthed and smiling.' - Los Angeles Times 'As clear as air.

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