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A review by bethreadsandnaps
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
3.25
3.25 stars
I usually like character-driven family stories, but I thought this one was only okay. The critics disagree and love this one. The characters weren’t that interesting to me except for Dickie. The financial recession has negatively impacted this family.
Told by four voices (father Dickie, mother Imelda, late teen daughter Cass, preteen son PJ), the isolation among these individuals comes through.
I think Imelda’s parts lacked commas and periods because she’s not as educated, but I found her parts frustrating to read.
I usually like character-driven family stories, but I thought this one was only okay. The critics disagree and love this one. The characters weren’t that interesting to me except for Dickie. The financial recession has negatively impacted this family.
Told by four voices (father Dickie, mother Imelda, late teen daughter Cass, preteen son PJ), the isolation among these individuals comes through.
I think Imelda’s parts lacked commas and periods because she’s not as educated, but I found her parts frustrating to read.