A review by arcadio99
The Ardent Swarm by Yamen Manai

4.0

The unexpected device of a passionate village beekeeper to tell historical/political commentary. It was hard to put the novel down as I kept wanting to see where things would go. Contained magical realism elements which reminded me of Cien aƱos de soledad, as there were moments where visitors to the village would overnight alter the culture through gifts.