The Hive by Gill Hornby

The Hive

Gill Hornby

343 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted slow-paced
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There's only room for one Queen Bee: A hilarious and touching novel about the social world of school mothers. It's the start of another school year at St. Ambrose. While the children are busy in the classroom, their mothers are learning sharper l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 83%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
relaxing 33%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

2.81

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