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molly_reads_more's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible!
Within the traces of familiar bee behavior, the author has managed to illuminate not only the hidden intricacies of hive culture but also the dynamics of human social more. The Bees is allegory at its finest. Suitable for mature readers.
Within the traces of familiar bee behavior, the author has managed to illuminate not only the hidden intricacies of hive culture but also the dynamics of human social more. The Bees is allegory at its finest. Suitable for mature readers.
buttercupita's review against another edition
Gave up on this one 2 chapters in -- I'm interested in bees, but just couldn't get engaged in this story....
whichofwords's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A very weird but very enjoyable read. Definitely not like anything I've ever read before. The pacing is pretty fast and once you're into the book, it's hard to put down. I read more than half of it in one sitting.
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
2.0
The main character Flora is a bee of many talents and I struggled to find her interesting or feel emotionally invested in her at all. While I'll likely remember this book for all it let me learn about bees, I can't say that I liked it.
It's an intense story with a of heavy overtones of religious fanaticism, cult behavior and an echo-y feeling of dread threaded throughout. (So be cautious if those things are triggers for you.) I kept feeling like I must be missing some message or allegory hidden in the book but after a talk with some smart bookish friends I don't think there was a moral I missed.
I wish at the end of the book the author had included a blurb about what real bee information she used and what she needed to bend to fit into her story - similar to how an author who writes about an alternate timeline will draw parallels.
It's an intense story with a of heavy overtones of religious fanaticism, cult behavior and an echo-y feeling of dread threaded throughout. (So be cautious if those things are triggers for you.) I kept feeling like I must be missing some message or allegory hidden in the book but after a talk with some smart bookish friends I don't think there was a moral I missed.
I wish at the end of the book the author had included a blurb about what real bee information she used and what she needed to bend to fit into her story - similar to how an author who writes about an alternate timeline will draw parallels.
daisygroves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
corix's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
dnl83ldn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
5.0