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204 out of 225 people (90%) think this is worth consuming…

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The Secret Life of Bees
by Sue Monk Kidd
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22 entries have been written about this.

rhia
Halifax

A story about this — 6 weeks ago

It’s a quick, quirky read, a little sentimental, and ultimately of little substance. Good for the beach, I’d say.

wooleyduck
Columbia

A story about this — 23 weeks ago

WORTH CONSUMING!

I didn’t expect to enjoy this as much as I did (and I really did), especially since I was kind of meh about it after reading the first few pages. I set it down to chat with some people and when I picked it up again I read the rest of it in one sitting, wanting to know what happened. Worth reading.

1AJ1
Wisconsin

A story about this — 2 years ago

WORTH CONSUMING!

I just finished reading this yesterday. : )

Emily
Houston

Mediocre. — 2 years ago

NOT WORTH CONSUMING

This book drops you straight into the action right on page one. From there to the end, it’s one disaster after another. The imagery of bees and honey pop up throughout the book. It’s interesting, but the symbolism can be a bit heavy-handed at times.
The problem with this book is that everything fits together a little too easily. Among other things, the story would have been a lot better without the completely predictable romance between the white main character and her black coworker. Not much happens between them but awkwardness, and suddenly they’re in love? I don’t think so.
Really, this book turned out to be a lot like honey – it’s just fine in small doses. Just don’t try to consume it all in one sitting. You’ll make yourself sick and find yourself longing for something with more sustenance.

Soda_Pressing
North Miami Beach

A story about this — 2 years ago

WORTH CONSUMING!

This book was completely amazing. Enough said.

I say, consume it!

MissPlum
Philadelphia

A story about this — 2 years ago

WORTH CONSUMING!

this is the best book i’ve read in a while. i want to be a beekeeper now.

Kelly
Austin

A review of this — 2 years ago

WORTH CONSUMING!

I loved this book. I wasn’t sure that I would because sometimes “bestsellers” turn out to be more hype than quality, but not this book. The underlying theme of bees throughout was beautiful, and I fell in love with the calendar sisters, especially August (of course). But what got me most were the main character Lily’s feelings of abandonment, anger, and low self-worth. When you lose a parent to death or abandonment, those feelings all whirl around inside you, sometimes all at once. I was amazed to read in the interview with the author at the back that she had both of her parents growing up.

Now I’m wishing I hadn’t borrowed this but had bought a copy for myself to keep!

A story about this — 2 years ago

It was a little too goody touchy feely for me in some parts but overall I enjoyed it.

Corinne S.
Seattle

A story about this — 2 years ago

WORTH CONSUMING!

I liked this book. It had good characters and a fairly interesting story. It was also a pretty good narration.

cathiharris
Seoul

Bzz — 3 years ago

I loved this book. It’s a great novel, very touching story and I love how the author interweaves the information about bees. I was on a big beeswax/honey kick for months after that. Still love bees.

A story about this — 3 years ago

WORTH CONSUMING!

My wife has assured me that this is not just a chick book, and I’m glad I trusted her. This is a great story, warmly told, for anyone.

pht

A story about this — 3 years ago

Completed 2004

titilayo
Barbados

A story about this — 3 years ago

A cute book, easy to read, but nothing fantastic. Seems like a good candidate for Oprah’s book club.

mortaine
Scotts Valley

A story about this — 4 years ago

I enjoyed this book, but I disagreed with the ending.

A story about this — 4 years ago

While it really couldn’t hold a candle to To Kill A Mockingbird, it kind of reminded me of that book, just a little. I’m glad I read it.

dormousie
Houston

A story about this — 4 years ago

I liked this much more than I thought I would. I had forgotten I read it until I saw this here again (it’s been a while), but I actually enjoyed it quite a bit.

adellel
Gloversville

A story about this — 4 years ago

WORTH CONSUMING!

I loved this book, and it surprised me. This is not something I would usually read – This type of book, style of writing, storyline. However, I loved it! Great book, good read!

sourlime
Winnipeg

A story about this — 4 years ago

Worth reading. A very southern book about coming of age.

martiegras
Orange County

A story about this — 4 years ago

For the most part I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were likable and believable. Also it was a tad predictable, but I didn’t mind much because I liked the characters.
Over all it was a lighthearted easy reading book.

Sarah
Dix Hills

A story about this — 4 years ago

Beautifully written, very moving. Kidd is a talented storyteller. I can’t wait to see more.

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