A review by nicoleisalwaysreading
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

a really beautiful book about healing and the themes of motherhood were personally impactful. i do love Sue Monk Kidd’s writing so much. that being said, this does play into some racial tropes and there are usages of the n-word which I just hate seeing written by a white person
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