A review by happyknitter2020
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Read as one of the Booker Longlist. Characters felt like they were alive. Tragic story. Who died at the end???
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Violence, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Pedophilia, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Cancer