A review by danicoe
La colmena by Camilo José Cela

reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

It’s an amazing book. There are so many characters and they’re all realistic, the stories told are so well interwoven. It captures post-war Spain perfectly and it was a pleasure to read.