The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
I really liked the narrative viewpoint used throughout this novel (though it switched sometimes). Because it's first person, the narration is very casual and colorful with the addition of the narrators thoughts.
It took me a while to find the actual plot engaging but I found that I enjoyed it by the end. The characters aren't all lovable but they're interesting.
hmmm. have you ever read poisionwood bible? its by the same author and i looved it. about this family that moves to the congo in the 60's. one of the best books. and i've always thought to read other books of hers but i just remember my teacher and other talking about how they're stupid.
I haven't but now that I'm used to her writing style I think I'd probably enjoy reading more of her stuff.
Bean Trees was amusing if nothing else.