528 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780253206916
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication date: 22 October 1991
Description
Set in the author's adopted home of California in the 1920s, this is Gene Stratton-Porter's last novel, a story filled with wisdom, a love of nature, and her own abiding optimism. In it a Master Bee Keeper, his bees, and the natural beauty of Cali...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
relaxing 57%
inspiring 42%
lighthearted 42%
emotional 28%
reflective 28%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
Pace
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Bullying, Terminal illness, PregnancyMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child death, War528 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780253206916
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication date: 22 October 1991
Description
Set in the author's adopted home of California in the 1920s, this is Gene Stratton-Porter's last novel, a story filled with wisdom, a love of nature, and her own abiding optimism. In it a Master Bee Keeper, his bees, and the natural beauty of Cali...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
relaxing 57%
inspiring 42%
lighthearted 42%
emotional 28%
reflective 28%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
Pace
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Bullying, Terminal illness, PregnancyMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child death, War