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babs_reviews's review against another edition
4.0
While this was a slow paced book, I enjoyed the writing style immensely.
There are a variety of characters to connect with and enjoy. The story is set in Pakistan and is told from a teenage point of view (Hassan) who wins a scholarship but only wishes to help his mother and determine where he stands with the bees.
This felt like a coming of age story through and through. The choices one must make to define themselves while staking out who they are to the public. Hassan faces a difficulty we all must face in life and in turn then allow the consequences to play out. I enjoyed seeing him on this journey.
Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for allowing to read the e-arc.
There are a variety of characters to connect with and enjoy. The story is set in Pakistan and is told from a teenage point of view (Hassan) who wins a scholarship but only wishes to help his mother and determine where he stands with the bees.
This felt like a coming of age story through and through. The choices one must make to define themselves while staking out who they are to the public. Hassan faces a difficulty we all must face in life and in turn then allow the consequences to play out. I enjoyed seeing him on this journey.
Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for allowing to read the e-arc.
309804490's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
shinydiscoballx's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
joanjeffery's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
_throne_of_books_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
shanyeahh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
What a read! This entire novel felt like a lyrical adventure. Following Hassan's journey, there were twists, consequences, and an important struggle on how we can be driven by all types of love - not just romantic but also familial, platonic, and even the love of nature surrounding us.
babs_reviews's review against another edition
4.0
While this was a slow paced book, I enjoyed the writing style immensely.
There are a variety of characters to connect with and enjoy. The story is set in Pakistan and is told from a teenage point of view (Hassan) who wins a scholarship but only wishes to help his mother and determine where he stands with the bees.
This felt like a coming of age story through and through. The choices one must make to define themselves while staking out who they are to the public. Hassan faces a difficulty we all must face in life and in turn then allow the consequences to play out. I enjoyed seeing him on this journey.
Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for allowing to read the e-arc.
There are a variety of characters to connect with and enjoy. The story is set in Pakistan and is told from a teenage point of view (Hassan) who wins a scholarship but only wishes to help his mother and determine where he stands with the bees.
This felt like a coming of age story through and through. The choices one must make to define themselves while staking out who they are to the public. Hassan faces a difficulty we all must face in life and in turn then allow the consequences to play out. I enjoyed seeing him on this journey.
Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for allowing to read the e-arc.
leafyshivers's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
4.25
jackidawson's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
aerith's review against another edition
1.0
Even for a book called The Last Beekeeper, there is an excessive amount of talking about bees. If you took out every reference to “being accepted by the bees”, “my mother’s eyes”, or “getting back before the floods” the book would probably be twenty pages long. Super repetitive and boring.