Reviews

Here is the Beehive by Sarah Crossan

stacevox's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this short novel by Sarah Crossan so much I finished it in one sitting. The novel is a glimpse into the life of the other woman, and also a look at life after the death of a loved one. There are so many layers to this novel, and reading it as I am just after a bereavement, it really touched me. I think it's beautifully written, the little details of the description of different feelings and emotions are stunning, they frequently brought a lump to my throat. The characters are unlikeable but so real that you can't help feeling for them, it's one of the things that make this book so brilliant, it's unapologetically messy and human.

mrsmangoa's review against another edition

2.0

I don't agree with cheating and to be honest it was just a confusing read. So many perspectives that you get lost in trying to understand who is speaking.

Her thoughts were so confusing and at times felt incoherent.

leilaboo's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

3.75

bookymac95's review against another edition

1.0

DNF in half the book, not my favourite at all.

crystal7's review against another edition

3.0

This is a strange book - the whole book centers around a woman and her affair - it constantly switches between little snippets of thoughts - at times it was hard to keep track.
No real storyline, just a series of thoughts......
An interesting concept - I'm not sure I'd like to read again.

readbydanni's review against another edition

sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

eloisechelsey's review against another edition

4.0

Very good. Poetic. Heavy towards the end.

indigofitz_0's review

emotional funny sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

hayley20's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This is my second time reading this one and it is still a solid read but I remember absolutely loving it the first time but this time I find the characters a little hard to root for.

missoliviareadsbooks's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 stars

I'm a big fan of Sarah Crossan and her works - her YA verse novels are some of the most stunning things I have ever read. However in this book, her adult debut (I believe), I can't say the same.

One thing this book does well is show how destructive lies and hidden truths (in this case, an affair) can be on someone. Ana's anguish throughout the story is evident, especially in comparison to the flashbacks to when she first met Connor.

However, as the novel went on, I lost all sympathy for Ana and by the time I got to the last 25% of the book, I just wanted it to be over. Could this be because I have no knowledge of how this situation could feel? Possibly. Could this be that this just wasn't the story for me? Maybe.

But what I will say is that the craft of Crossan's writing in this book is beyond stunning. To show such an emotional rollercoaster through verse shows what an amazing writer she is.

Sadly, just not the book for me.