A review by rafdee13
The Bees by Laline Paull

adventurous challenging dark slow-paced

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

3.5

An interesting and vibrant exploration of insect xenofiction, especially from such a social species as honey bees. The Bees does fall a bit short for characterization and progression. 

I recommend it, but be prepared for some repetitive and confusing aspects. As well as graphic content familiar to animal fiction like

ableism, sexism, body horror, pollution, religious bigotry, and descriptions of sexual acts, body parts, and fluids.

Also cults? Hivemind, after all.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Blood, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism