A review by cassandra_grace
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

the book was good and i really liked the character development you saw throughout the whole book. there is very heavy racism and multiple instances of the n-word being said, as well as a suicide that happens in the book and another that is mentioned, and also child abuse is a big thing as well, so if that’s not something you want to read definitely don’t pick this book up. i really liked the book overall, though! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs, Violence, Death of parent, Mental illness, Grief, Death, Racism, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, and Vomit