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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
I’m conflicted over the dei ex machina in this novel and whether these moments cheapen it or allow us to explore new ideas.
The book got me in the feels and I won’t forget it, so I’m rating it highly even though I don’t feel like it was perfect. Probably a 4.5 if half-points were allowed.
The book got me in the feels and I won’t forget it, so I’m rating it highly even though I don’t feel like it was perfect. Probably a 4.5 if half-points were allowed.
A heartbreakingly beautiful story of a young person navigating a harsh and cruel world. Honeybee is a beautifully written book about Sam, a transgender teen, born a male but never truly feeling right in that body and longing to be accepted as who they truly wish to be.
Honeybee was distressing at times, exploring some heavy themes including self harm, suicide, domestic and drug abuse. However, this is a truly powerful read and if you can, pick this up and give it a go.
It will take me months, if not years, to forget the story of Sam and Vic. It was heart wrenching and real. A story about hope, resilience and self discovery.
Silvey has noted that as a straight cis-gender man, he welcomes scrutiny of his ethics, process and intention in telling a story that does not emerge from his own experience. I also do not believe I am in a position to comment on the representation of the LGBTQIA+ community. However, I feel like Silvey has done a remarkable job at presenting this topic with respect and sensitivity (correct me if wrong).
This was one of my most favourite reads to date.
Honeybee was distressing at times, exploring some heavy themes including self harm, suicide, domestic and drug abuse. However, this is a truly powerful read and if you can, pick this up and give it a go.
It will take me months, if not years, to forget the story of Sam and Vic. It was heart wrenching and real. A story about hope, resilience and self discovery.
Silvey has noted that as a straight cis-gender man, he welcomes scrutiny of his ethics, process and intention in telling a story that does not emerge from his own experience. I also do not believe I am in a position to comment on the representation of the LGBTQIA+ community. However, I feel like Silvey has done a remarkable job at presenting this topic with respect and sensitivity (correct me if wrong).
This was one of my most favourite reads to date.
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
sad
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
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
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
idk this one gets slightly far fetched towards the end & i don’t know how i feel about a cis man writing about the trans experience..
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
Good story, liked the way it was written, ending was a cop out
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring