A review by rylanguylan
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I did not finish the book - the book finished me. Ouch ouch ouch, that stung. I'm gonna cry now for a couple of days.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic