The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

Sue Monk Kidd

336 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily's fierce-hearted black "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insult...

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Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 60%
hopeful 51%
inspiring 48%
sad 37%
adventurous 19%
funny 11%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%
dark 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 21%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.97

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