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337 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781471162770
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner UK
Publication date: 01 August 2015
Description
England, 1851. William is a biologist and seed merchant, who sets out to build a new type of beehive-one that will give both him and his children honor and fame. United States, 2007. George is a beekeeper and fights an uphill battle against modern...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,420 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
informative 45%
sad 44%
hopeful 28%
dark 27%
challenging 26%
inspiring 19%
mysterious 17%
tense 16%
adventurous 12%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 25% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child death, AbandonmentModerate
Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual contentMinor
Death of parent, Grief, Medical content337 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781471162770
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner UK
Publication date: 01 August 2015
Description
England, 1851. William is a biologist and seed merchant, who sets out to build a new type of beehive-one that will give both him and his children honor and fame. United States, 2007. George is a beekeeper and fights an uphill battle against modern...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,420 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
informative 45%
sad 44%
hopeful 28%
dark 27%
challenging 26%
inspiring 19%
mysterious 17%
tense 16%
adventurous 12%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 25% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, AbandonmentModerate
Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual contentMinor
Death of parent, Grief, Medical content