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A review by earnest_hemming
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Complex and ambiguous read, covering a wide range of topics, relationships, and povs. I heard many good things about the book but felt as though it was very long for the developments it covers. Interesting description of characters and family tragedies with a very complicated ending. A little unsure as to why the two non-Irish characters ended up being the main villains in the story.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Biphobia, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief