The Hive by Gill Hornby

The Hive

Gill Hornby

343 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

There's only room for one Queen Bee: A hilarious and touching novel about the social world of school mothers. It's the start of another school year at St. Ambrose. While the children are busy in the classroom, their mothers are learning sharper l...

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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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