Flight Behavior

Set in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee, this novel follows a young mother who witnesses a bizarre and unprecedented migration of monarch butterflies, an event that disrupts the quiet, rural life of her community. As the phenomenon draws the attention of scientists, media, and tourists, the story explores the collision between local traditions and global forces, touching on themes of poverty, faith, and environmental change. Kingsolver’s prose is lyrical and observant, blending natural history with a critique of social and political certainties in a region facing modern upheaval.

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