The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell

The Death of Bees

Lisa O'Donnell

306 pages • first pub 2012 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

 A riveting, brilliantly written debut novel, The Death of Bees is a coming-of-age story in which two young sisters attempt to hold the world at bay after the mysterious death of their parentsMarnie and Nelly, left on their own in Glasgow's Hazleh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,060 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
emotional 78%
sad 51%
challenging 39%
tense 33%
funny 27%
reflective 18%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 35%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 37% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.78

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