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e11en's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Death, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Abortion
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this book. It's quick, but it feels incredibly human. The format seems to mimic the dizzying effect of sudden grief and the quagmire of emotions between love and hate and loneliness and longing and then trying to pretend that you're okay enough to keep participating in capitalism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Car accident, and Bullying
Minor: Eating disorder, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Abortion, and Sexual content
cwatson1234's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Death
lamen's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Eine Liebesaffäreerzählt in Versen
Ana ist eine erfolgreiche Anwältin in einer britischen Anwaltskanzlei, die sich routinemäßig mit Familienstiftungen und Testamenten befasst. Obwohl sie die Frau eines Schullehrers und Mutter von zwei kleinen Kindern ist, beginnt Ana eine leidenschaftliche Affäre mit einem unglücklich verheirateten Kunden namens Connor, einem Architekten, der mit seiner Frau Rebecca drei Söhne im Teenageralter hat. Während das Buch nicht gerade für die Affäre spricht oder sie als eine gute oder positive Sache darstellt, können einige der kurzen Einblicke in Anas Leben ihre Handlungen erklären, ohne sie zu entschuldigen. Connor stirbt dann bei einem Verkehrsunfall und befindet sich Ana nun in engem Kontakt mit der plötzlich verwitweten Rebecca aufgrund Connors Testament. Ana wird dann nach und nach Teil von Rebeccas Leben, um irgendwie mit Connors Tod umgehen zu können. Ana ist nicht gerade die sympathischste Hauptfigur aber sie ist nicht böswillig. Sie ist fehlerhaft und in einem seelisch schlechten Zustand nach Connors Tod.
Der Roman wird aus der Sicht Anas und im Prosastil, was dem Tempo und dem Erzählfluss der Geschichte geholfen hat und auch die Einzigartigkeit des Romans ausmacht. Es verleiht bestimmten Wörtern mehr Kraft und Prägnanz und versetzt die Leser*innen in den Geist einer Frau, die nach dem Tode eines geliebten Menschen nicht mehr klar denken kann. Die Prosa war herzzerreißend und ich fühlte mich Ana so nahe, dass ich ihren Kummer und ihre Besessenheit miterlebte. „Verheizte Herzen“ ist ein außergewöhnlicher und bewegender Roman, der einen nicht so schnell loslässt. Lesenswert!
Ana ist eine erfolgreiche Anwältin in einer britischen Anwaltskanzlei, die sich routinemäßig mit Familienstiftungen und Testamenten befasst. Obwohl sie die Frau eines Schullehrers und Mutter von zwei kleinen Kindern ist, beginnt Ana eine leidenschaftliche Affäre mit einem unglücklich verheirateten Kunden namens Connor, einem Architekten, der mit seiner Frau Rebecca drei Söhne im Teenageralter hat. Während das Buch nicht gerade für die Affäre spricht oder sie als eine gute oder positive Sache darstellt, können einige der kurzen Einblicke in Anas Leben ihre Handlungen erklären, ohne sie zu entschuldigen. Connor stirbt dann bei einem Verkehrsunfall und befindet sich Ana nun in engem Kontakt mit der plötzlich verwitweten Rebecca aufgrund Connors Testament. Ana wird dann nach und nach Teil von Rebeccas Leben, um irgendwie mit Connors Tod umgehen zu können. Ana ist nicht gerade die sympathischste Hauptfigur aber sie ist nicht böswillig. Sie ist fehlerhaft und in einem seelisch schlechten Zustand nach Connors Tod.
Der Roman wird aus der Sicht Anas und im Prosastil, was dem Tempo und dem Erzählfluss der Geschichte geholfen hat und auch die Einzigartigkeit des Romans ausmacht. Es verleiht bestimmten Wörtern mehr Kraft und Prägnanz und versetzt die Leser*innen in den Geist einer Frau, die nach dem Tode eines geliebten Menschen nicht mehr klar denken kann. Die Prosa war herzzerreißend und ich fühlte mich Ana so nahe, dass ich ihren Kummer und ihre Besessenheit miterlebte. „Verheizte Herzen“ ist ein außergewöhnlicher und bewegender Roman, der einen nicht so schnell loslässt. Lesenswert!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Death
mapetiteliseuse's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I would never have picked this book for myself and am so grateful that it was chosen for me
After finishing a book I found frustratingly disappointing (The Atlas Six) I wanted to read something that felt different. This certainly did the trick.
'Here is the Beehive' has built the perfect harmony of storytelling, emotion and writing style. If either of the three were out of balance, it wouldn't work, and I think it's a real triumph that the author was able to use each to tell Ana's story.
When you first open the book, you will probably first notice the poetic layout. Ordinarily that would put me off, but once you start reading you realise that the words and sections flow like a stream of consciousness, and it's the perfect style.
One thing I am often critical of, is books with multiple perspectives or books which switch between moments in time without guiding you there. It's done effortlessly here and you're made to feel like you're appreciating what's happening in real time, each time.
Ana is married, and she's having an affair with a married man. They're caught in the cycle of loving each other; creating a world for just the two of them to exist in, but never moving fully in to that world. Both Ana and Connor have their beliefs about why that should, or shouldn't happen. Dealing with it is delayed. Until Connor dies in an accident.
Through Ana's processing of his death we learn more about their relationship, and its impact on Ana and her family.
Ana has nothing to remind her of Connor, and out frustration that she didn't 'officially' exist in his world she seeks out a part of him that remains - his wife Rebecca.
I class this as an 'easy' read, but not because it's trivial or unsophisticated - it's easy because the style perfectly matches the story and the pages pretty much turn themselves.
I came close to giving this five stars, but given I haven't read enough similar books to make a comparison, it gets a strong four from me!
After finishing a book I found frustratingly disappointing (The Atlas Six) I wanted to read something that felt different. This certainly did the trick.
'Here is the Beehive' has built the perfect harmony of storytelling, emotion and writing style. If either of the three were out of balance, it wouldn't work, and I think it's a real triumph that the author was able to use each to tell Ana's story.
When you first open the book, you will probably first notice the poetic layout. Ordinarily that would put me off, but once you start reading you realise that the words and sections flow like a stream of consciousness, and it's the perfect style.
One thing I am often critical of, is books with multiple perspectives or books which switch between moments in time without guiding you there. It's done effortlessly here and you're made to feel like you're appreciating what's happening in real time, each time.
Ana is married, and she's having an affair with a married man. They're caught in the cycle of loving each other; creating a world for just the two of them to exist in, but never moving fully in to that world. Both Ana and Connor have their beliefs about why that should, or shouldn't happen. Dealing with it is delayed. Until Connor dies in an accident.
Through Ana's processing of his death we learn more about their relationship, and its impact on Ana and her family.
Ana has nothing to remind her of Connor, and out frustration that she didn't 'officially' exist in his world she seeks out a part of him that remains - his wife Rebecca.
I class this as an 'easy' read, but not because it's trivial or unsophisticated - it's easy because the style perfectly matches the story and the pages pretty much turn themselves.
I came close to giving this five stars, but given I haven't read enough similar books to make a comparison, it gets a strong four from me!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
wuwei's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
Moderate: Death and Toxic relationship
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