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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
A really short and lovely book that is allegory of imperialism while also literally warning about how global power struggles lead to environmental destruction. I enjoyed the quirky village characters and layering of storylines that all came together in a final conflict. [Spoilers] Sidi's choice to play beekeeper and not God in the end was to me a thoughtful lesson about being a part of nature & rethinking "invasive" species, but really weakened by his choice to also use the killer wasps ad a weapon against men. Book may have been better for me if it was either longer, to give more space for many characters and storylines, or simpler with some of those stories just cut.
“In his hands, animals driven by instinct, and across from him, humans driven by free will. Among these creatures mired in clay, who were the true monsters?”
Light, enjoyable yet deep and eye opening. 5⭐️
Light, enjoyable yet deep and eye opening. 5⭐️
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
It just didn’t quite get where it seemed it wanted to go, but the beekeeper was wonderful, the professor and his wife were wonderful. I wanted it to punch harder, while still maintaining the gentleness of the bees.
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Gripping, insightful, terrifying given the realities of the current political climate. Was struck most though by the love here of bees and their world and the metaphor or analogy for our own.
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
reflective
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