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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Great book that draws you in and makes you want to see what comes next. Didn’t expect myself to be rooting for a bee or ending up researching various parts of hives.
The pace of the plot and issues in the hive keep you on your toes, very well written.
The pace of the plot and issues in the hive keep you on your toes, very well written.
My current reading mood:
Why do I keep picking up books compared to The Handmaid’s Tale when I know I don’t like that type of dystopian read?
We’ll never know I suppose, because I’m abandoning yet another one.
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Bees by Laline Paul-4.5/5. Another review I will preface by saying this books is not for everyone. However, I found it fascinating. Entirely written from a bee's point of view. Scientifically accurate, and also just amazing storytelling.
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Challenge category-A book from a non-human perspective.
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Challenge category-A book from a non-human perspective.
I just couldn't finish this one. I am sort of perplexed by the great reviews. I never would have picked up a book told from the point of view of a bee, but the reviews made this book sound amazing so I gave it a whirl. The book is well-written, and I wanted to like it, but I couldn't figure out if this was a dystopian novel trying to teach me a lesson or just a book about a hive of bees. Unfortunately these bees weren't compelling enough to make me finish. I just asked my friends what happened.
What a delightful and lighthearted read! The description of this book as a cross between Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale,' and bees is not only applicable but pleasant. From beginning to end, Laline Paull has the reader engaged in the world of the hive, from its sense of cult-ish mystery to its sense of wonder and adventure. A wonderful read.
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An absolutely fabulous read; got a little bit of everything, you just want Flora 717 to triumph. No spoilers just get this read as soon as you can.
I'm definitely going to look out for more Laline Paull novels.
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/13815310
An absolutely fabulous read; got a little bit of everything, you just want Flora 717 to triumph. No spoilers just get this read as soon as you can.
I'm definitely going to look out for more Laline Paull novels.
Nederlandse vertaling uit de bibliotheek.
Iets tussen 3.5 en 4 sterren in.
Ik vond het verhaal (en einde) een beetje voor de hand liggen en soms maakt de schrijfster iets te gemakkelijk gebruik van trucjes (o, FLora 717 zit in de problemen, tadaa, de oplossing dient zich onmiddellijk aan), maar het boek trok me wel, ik bleef lezen en vond het leuk hoe de schrijfster de bijenwereld vermenselijkte en daarin tegelijk ook goed maat hield en het niet overdreef.
Beetje kennis van bijen wel vereist (anders wordt het snel raar of ongeloofwaardig, denk ik).
Iets tussen 3.5 en 4 sterren in.
Ik vond het verhaal (en einde) een beetje voor de hand liggen en soms maakt de schrijfster iets te gemakkelijk gebruik van trucjes (o, FLora 717 zit in de problemen, tadaa, de oplossing dient zich onmiddellijk aan), maar het boek trok me wel, ik bleef lezen en vond het leuk hoe de schrijfster de bijenwereld vermenselijkte en daarin tegelijk ook goed maat hield en het niet overdreef.
Beetje kennis van bijen wel vereist (anders wordt het snel raar of ongeloofwaardig, denk ik).
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No