Flight Behavior

I'm a huge fan of Barbara Kingsolver's work and was psyched to learn she had a new novel coming out, Flight Behavior. Yet, I waited (im)patiently for the novel to be available at the library. I began reading it with the anticipation of a book you've waited too long for and found immediate satisfaction, which only lasted the first chapter or so. I began to get bored with the novel; it wasn't really grabbing me, and had I not waited three months for it, I would have abandoned it. Instead I pressed on and was glad I did. Once I hit page 100 or so I was into it again. The novel is about a small town that experiences a miraculous occurrence, one that is a direct result of climate change. Though I do love when authors tackle social or environmental issues in their work, had it not been for Dellarobia's storyline, I wouldn't have enjoyed it much. Dellarobia is a young woman who has two young children and a marriage that came too soon. She is the person who stumbles upon the 'miracle' and the events that follow change her. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the novel and think fans of Kingsolver won't be disappointed.