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320 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670894604
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 2002
Description
Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily's fierce-hearted black "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insult...
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Moods
emotional: 87%
reflective: 60%
hopeful: 57%
inspiring: 48%
sad: 38%
adventurous: 19%
challenging: 13%
funny: 11%
tense: 11%
informative: 9%
lighthearted: 9%
dark: 8%
mysterious: 5%
relaxing: 5%
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Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Suicide, Racial slursModerate
Child abuse, Death of parent, ViolenceMinor
Bullying, Blood, Gun violence320 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670894604
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 2002
Description
Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily's fierce-hearted black "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insult...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 87%
reflective: 60%
hopeful: 57%
inspiring: 48%
sad: 38%
adventurous: 19%
challenging: 13%
funny: 11%
tense: 11%
informative: 9%
lighthearted: 9%
dark: 8%
mysterious: 5%
relaxing: 5%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Suicide, Racial slursModerate
Child abuse, Death of parent, ViolenceMinor
Bullying, Blood, Gun violence