16本值得珍藏的英文小说(下)

12. The Poisonwood Bible By Barbara Kingsolver; 560 pages
《毒木圣经》，芭芭拉.金索佛著（560页）

Because Barbara Kingsolver has a sneaky way of making us more empathic.
推荐理由：芭芭拉·金索佛不经意间便能让我们更易表同情心。

This novel features five narrators, observing and commenting the clash of cultures, the struggle to overcome stifling conventions, and the preservation of heritage.
这部小说有五名叙述者，他们观察并评论文化冲突，挣扎着打破清规戒律、坚决维护遗产。

13. The Help By Kathryn Stockett; 544 pages
《相助》，凯瑟琳·斯多科特著（544页）

Because it served as a reminder of a painful history, while showing us what a few courageous individuals can accomplish.
推荐理由：这部小说告诉我们——铭记伤痛历史的同时，勇敢的个人所能做到什么。

This novel opened a national conversation about race. And yet, the story also gives readers insight into the strength, courage and dignity of the maids themselves -- qualities that have been too often overlooked.
《相助》在全美掀起了一番关于种族的讨论。然而这部小说还让读者深刻意识到奴仆身上蕴含着的力量、勇气和尊严。它们都是些已被人习惯忽视的品质。

14. Water for Elephants By Sara Gruen; 350 pages
《大象的眼泪》，莎拉·格鲁恩著（350页）

Because who doesn't love a pachyderm and a happy ending?
推荐理由：谁不喜欢厚皮类动物和美好的结局呢？

This depression-era tale of life with a third-rate traveling circus centers on orphaned animal caretaker Jacob, the woman he loves and her cruel and abusive husband, who happens to be the boss.
这部小说以大萧条时期为背景，主角是一个三流巡回马戏团中的三名成员——孤儿出身的动物看守员雅各布，他爱上的女人（马戏团明星）和她残暴的丈夫（刚巧他又是雅各布的上司）。