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pathologicalreader 's review for:
The Bee Sting
by Paul Murray
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Barnes family is known around their small town for owning a car dealership and having plenty of money to spend. An economic downturn causes a shift in fortunes for the family and secrets of the past and present are revealed. The windup to the ending is tense and the final page is abrupt.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Medical trauma, Outing, Injury/Injury detail