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marieeve1978's review against another edition
4.0
I give it a strong 3,5. The story is interesting as well as special because you are put in an environment for which you are unaccustomed. (Bee hive)
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I have tried to think of a review for a few days but I just cannot find any words for this amazing and beautiful book. I will try again though, this book is about a bee society and we see it from the eyes of Flora 717, a bee who is normally the lowest of the lowest but due to her unusual talents she gets to see all aspects of the hive and becomes a very important and crucial part of the hive. There were many beautiful, sad, OMG moments and the ending had me in tears.
lorie336's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
allyfir's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This is a very unique dystopian book that takes place within a beehive. The story was well written but ultimately, I was not the right audience for it...
sighclopss's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A solid 4⭐
One of the more interesting prose I've read, probably ever. Written like a thriller sci-fi about a cult, mixed with a nature documentary about a hive of bees.
The characters weren't as compelling as the story line was, I wasn't too invested in them as individuals.
I found this book a lot of fun, a quick, intriguing novel, filled with drama. I think it would make a pretty epic movie too.
One of the more interesting prose I've read, probably ever. Written like a thriller sci-fi about a cult, mixed with a nature documentary about a hive of bees.
The characters weren't as compelling as the story line was, I wasn't too invested in them as individuals.
I found this book a lot of fun, a quick, intriguing novel, filled with drama. I think it would make a pretty epic movie too.
shorereader's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
rhiannonhoward's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Police brutality, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Torture, Animal death, Blood, Gore, Cannibalism, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Slavery, Body horror, Child death, Grief, and Murder
bookyplantylady's review against another edition
Over complicated and confusing
Not sure if literally in a hive or if a hive like society
Brainwashing was very overt and I wasn't enjoying it
Not sure if literally in a hive or if a hive like society
Brainwashing was very overt and I wasn't enjoying it
ataraxiary's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
doylio's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0