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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-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
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
A powerful and moving narration based on Sam's account, who has a troubled relationship with his mother and strikes an unusual friendship with an older man, which leads him to finally earn his own identity and self-acceptance.
I will say that many parts of the book were quite moving, and as a whole the book was quite enjoyable. There were some pretty universal themes of acceptance and finding you place in the world. I truly did find it comforting and at times confronting.
I will say though that it did also feel like this book was three tropes in a trench coat masquerading as a story. It was cringe in parts, relying on stereotypes and relied a bit more on shock value. I do understand that we have a bit of an unreliable narrator, a literal child, but on a whole I couldn't help but think the author was reaching a bit.
All in all, a fine read and I would recommend it.
I will say though that it did also feel like this book was three tropes in a trench coat masquerading as a story. It was cringe in parts, relying on stereotypes and relied a bit more on shock value. I do understand that we have a bit of an unreliable narrator, a literal child, but on a whole I couldn't help but think the author was reaching a bit.
All in all, a fine read and I would recommend it.
I don't write reviews, but want to remind myself how I desperately loved the characters. I kept wanting to look them up on Facebook or Google them to get even more of their story.
fast-paced
4.5 stars
Lots of tears and an aching heart reading Honeybee. A heavy read, but balanced with sweet things and beautiful characters.
Lots of tears and an aching heart reading Honeybee. A heavy read, but balanced with sweet things and beautiful characters.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A beautiful story about the life affirming value of being deeply known and loved. The style of prose was quite simple which was possibly intentional as it was a first person account by a 14 year old protagonist. I think the poetry of the story was nonetheless conveyed, especially in the dialogue and relationships formed throughout the book.