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A review by thefantasybookcase
The Murmur of Bees by Sofía Segovia
5.0
Historical fiction meets magical realism in this enduring story to form a fairy tale that just has to be told.
Simonopio is a special boy. Found abandoned under a bridge as a newborn, covered in a hive of bees, he is the subject of local superstition. And he lives up to the hype, because Simonopio, thanks to his bees, can see what others cannot. Charming moments that have yet to come, and dangers that may lurk around the corner. He soon realizes that his main goal in life is to protect his adoptive family from the coyote - a dangerous creature fueled by hate and greed.
As Simonopio grows older and stronger, the coyote grows more vengeful. But he is hidden behind the other problems that the family must face - war on the horizon, land-stealing government reforms, marching armies that steal crops, and flu pandemics to name a few. They don’t see the coyote coming, but Simonopio does. Will he be able to save them?
Thoughts: I thought this book was nothing short of wonderful. It was captivating, and the writing was elegant. Such a beautifully written story. It’s a story meant for the senses - made up of the rich smells of fertile earth, orange blossoms, and, of course, honey. The history surrounding the story gives the reader some true insight into what life was like during the Mexican Revolution and the Spanish Flu. This is a book I’ll definitely be recommending to others that just need something beautiful to read.
Simonopio is a special boy. Found abandoned under a bridge as a newborn, covered in a hive of bees, he is the subject of local superstition. And he lives up to the hype, because Simonopio, thanks to his bees, can see what others cannot. Charming moments that have yet to come, and dangers that may lurk around the corner. He soon realizes that his main goal in life is to protect his adoptive family from the coyote - a dangerous creature fueled by hate and greed.
As Simonopio grows older and stronger, the coyote grows more vengeful. But he is hidden behind the other problems that the family must face - war on the horizon, land-stealing government reforms, marching armies that steal crops, and flu pandemics to name a few. They don’t see the coyote coming, but Simonopio does. Will he be able to save them?
Thoughts: I thought this book was nothing short of wonderful. It was captivating, and the writing was elegant. Such a beautifully written story. It’s a story meant for the senses - made up of the rich smells of fertile earth, orange blossoms, and, of course, honey. The history surrounding the story gives the reader some true insight into what life was like during the Mexican Revolution and the Spanish Flu. This is a book I’ll definitely be recommending to others that just need something beautiful to read.