jbleyle63's review against another edition
4.0
It took this reader a chapter or two to properly adjust to the anxiety-ridden first person narration of fussy introvert Sydney Silchester as he recounts this tale of bee-keeping in south England.
jenstarfury's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
vsbedford's review
3.0
All right bit of Sherlock Holmesish-ness that, unfortunately, is stretched from what would probably a great short story to a sort-of disappointing novella. The writing is a bit muddled in that Edwardian way of never-ending sentencing and vague allusions to emotions (so, well-done in nailing that) but the mystery is neither exciting nor mysterious. A good read for before bedtime with some tea.
I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
iwanttoreadallthebooks's review against another edition
2.0
Did not enjoy this one at all. Slow and dull.
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