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The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell
4.0
i really liked this book.
the premise seemed almost too hokey, and I had trouble believing a kid would be so blase about what has happened to her family (it happens in the first page, no spoiler) but it became more believable as the details were filled out. the characters were well developed throughout, and interesting, and not at all predictable. i liked the bits of dialect, they added rather than distracted when present.
the changing perspectives made the book move more quickly rather than slow it down.
it was impressive how deftly the writer moved from light subjects like first dates and mix tapes to much heavier themes of love, forgiveness, and grief.
highly recommend.
i give 4 stars to books i love and if I'm still thinking about them months to years later i change to 5.
the premise seemed almost too hokey, and I had trouble believing a kid would be so blase about what has happened to her family (it happens in the first page, no spoiler) but it became more believable as the details were filled out. the characters were well developed throughout, and interesting, and not at all predictable. i liked the bits of dialect, they added rather than distracted when present.
the changing perspectives made the book move more quickly rather than slow it down.
it was impressive how deftly the writer moved from light subjects like first dates and mix tapes to much heavier themes of love, forgiveness, and grief.
highly recommend.
i give 4 stars to books i love and if I'm still thinking about them months to years later i change to 5.