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leymag 's review for:
The Murmur of Bees
by Sofía Segovia
This book was a slow burn.
Despite my hesitance in reading this book (Because it seemed like something I would not normally indulge in), I got hooked on Simonopio from the start. Because of the way he's introduced, he is immediately a character you want the best for and hope he thrives and succeeds. I was able to resonate with the overprotectiveness Nana Reja possessed. It was a really great way to start.
Gradually, I acquired horse blinders and shunned out every other thing happening in the first few chapters because I was so interested in who Simonopio was. I wanted nothing more than that unfortunately, so I missed the chance to set myself up for success from the beginning.
Once I was able to identify the flow beyond Simonopio (Learning that Francisco was the narrator and his origin in general), it was easier to follow both boys as they grew up. I became invested in Francisco and awestruck by Simonopio and what they had both overcome from a young age.
Once Francisco and Simonopio had a firm grasp on my heart, it became hard for me to focus on anything else happening in the novel. Orange trees and bees became a blur. Who owns what and family turmoil faded into the background for me. All I focused on was how Simonopio never said a word and how contrastingly descriptive Francisco came to be about his life.
Because of these fixations, I got lost and confused in the best ways possible. At the start of a new chapter (Which were beautifully organized and creative, by the way), I would need to kind of refresh and remind myself there is a plot and that it wasn't just about how cool the characters were.
Looking back now I would love to give this book another chance. I ruined it for myself this first read. If you are looking to read this book, try your hardest not to get tangled in the characters like I was.
Despite my hesitance in reading this book (Because it seemed like something I would not normally indulge in), I got hooked on Simonopio from the start. Because of the way he's introduced, he is immediately a character you want the best for and hope he thrives and succeeds. I was able to resonate with the overprotectiveness Nana Reja possessed. It was a really great way to start.
Gradually, I acquired horse blinders and shunned out every other thing happening in the first few chapters because I was so interested in who Simonopio was. I wanted nothing more than that unfortunately, so I missed the chance to set myself up for success from the beginning.
Once I was able to identify the flow beyond Simonopio (Learning that Francisco was the narrator and his origin in general), it was easier to follow both boys as they grew up. I became invested in Francisco and awestruck by Simonopio and what they had both overcome from a young age.
Once Francisco and Simonopio had a firm grasp on my heart, it became hard for me to focus on anything else happening in the novel. Orange trees and bees became a blur. Who owns what and family turmoil faded into the background for me. All I focused on was how Simonopio never said a word and how contrastingly descriptive Francisco came to be about his life.
Because of these fixations, I got lost and confused in the best ways possible. At the start of a new chapter (Which were beautifully organized and creative, by the way), I would need to kind of refresh and remind myself there is a plot and that it wasn't just about how cool the characters were.
Looking back now I would love to give this book another chance. I ruined it for myself this first read. If you are looking to read this book, try your hardest not to get tangled in the characters like I was.