A review by withlivjones
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

The first 400 pages of the book were incredibly boring. It picked up at the end, and the last section was really good with the plot coming together and barrelling towards unavoidable tragedy. An expertly crafted story, I just wish it were a whole lot shorter. 
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