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A review by mima345
Graue Bienen by Andrey Kurkov
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
it was written very well, but depicts an extremely violent, sad, racist and sexist world.
the protagonist is a very unlovable, egotistic person who does not value the attention and care given by others around him, especially women. it is interesting to read about Ukraine / the Krim and learn about the war that was going on even before 2022. however it is a rather sad book dealing with a middle-aged white guy, who is going about his business in the middle of a war zone. frankly i found it to be rather frustrating.
the protagonist is a very unlovable, egotistic person who does not value the attention and care given by others around him, especially women. it is interesting to read about Ukraine / the Krim and learn about the war that was going on even before 2022. however it is a rather sad book dealing with a middle-aged white guy, who is going about his business in the middle of a war zone. frankly i found it to be rather frustrating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Violence, War, and Racism