The Hive by Gill Hornby

The Hive

Gill Hornby

376 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

It's the start of another school year at St Ambrose. But while the children are in the classroom colouring in, their mothers are learning sharper lessons on the other side of the school gates. Lessons in friendship. Lessons in betrayal. Lessons in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 80%
emotional 40%
hopeful 40%
relaxing 40%
inspiring 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

2.83

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