I reviewed The Bee Sting recently on my Substack as well. It looks like you had a better time with this one than I did, and I had a pretty great time with it :)
I was a little thrown off by the change to second person narration in the final 1/4 of the book. The ending was absolutely sublime though.
I loved reading your review and how we noticed the same things but had different ideas about if it was "good" (effective, fun to read) or not!! I very rarely complain a novel is too long, I find I am more invested the more time I spend with characters but I recognize not everyone agrees. the ending WAS sublime wasn't it!!
I had to clean out my garage to put more books out there because I am overflowing but DETERMINED to have a wall of shelves when we finally move to a bigger place so I cannot get rid of them
I loved this new style you’re playing w Natalie - slay! This review made me even more excited to read it next month. The book feels like it’s literally screaming at me on the shelf. Must exercise restraint for a couple more weeks.
"One of the best reading experiences of my life thus far." WOW!!! High praise!!! It's on my TBR because of you. It sounds like a great time. Ireland, the book /writer gift that keeps on giving.
I reviewed The Bee Sting recently on my Substack as well. It looks like you had a better time with this one than I did, and I had a pretty great time with it :)
I was a little thrown off by the change to second person narration in the final 1/4 of the book. The ending was absolutely sublime though.
https://betterbooks.substack.com/p/the-bee-sting-by-paul-murray
I loved reading your review and how we noticed the same things but had different ideas about if it was "good" (effective, fun to read) or not!! I very rarely complain a novel is too long, I find I am more invested the more time I spend with characters but I recognize not everyone agrees. the ending WAS sublime wasn't it!!
Okay okay okayyyyyy this one has been sitting on my shelf for almost a year. Maybe it's time.
I am biased, I say yes 😀
The Little Miss Sunshine pictures sold me
it was the first thing that came to mind when i finished it!!
Wonderfully written review. So honest and insightful. Has to be my next read.
thank you Brian! I hope you love it and if you don't, feel free to come back and complain :)
Damn you, McGlocklin. Damn you to heck. My IKEA Billy shelves are simply no match for you and all your persuasive recommendations.
I had to clean out my garage to put more books out there because I am overflowing but DETERMINED to have a wall of shelves when we finally move to a bigger place so I cannot get rid of them
Billy Billy everywhere!!!! (or built-ins?)
honestly whatever I can get!!!!!
I loved this new style you’re playing w Natalie - slay! This review made me even more excited to read it next month. The book feels like it’s literally screaming at me on the shelf. Must exercise restraint for a couple more weeks.
thank you!!!! can't wait to hear what you think because I fan girled a little hard over here
I look forward to fan girling with you friend x
Wonderful. You convinced me.
my job here is done
"One of the best reading experiences of my life thus far." WOW!!! High praise!!! It's on my TBR because of you. It sounds like a great time. Ireland, the book /writer gift that keeps on giving.
Congratulations on going paid!!! 🥳 Proud of you!
I forgot to mention i am a fat sucker for anything Irish so thats another one of my glaring biases.
and thank you that was one of the scariest pieces to hit publish on 👻
Irish lit is just SO GOOD!!
UNLOCKING NEW LEVELS!!! 😍👾
thank you that is SUCH high praise truly !!! 🖤