The Bees
by Laline Paull
The Bees by Laline Paull holds a well received rating of 3.67 out of 5, based on 15.8K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 340 pages.
About The Bees
The Handmaid's Tale meets The Hunger Games in this brilliantly imagined debut. Born into the lowest class of her society, Flora 717 is a sanitation bee, only fit to clean her orchard hive. Living to accept, obey and serve, she is prepared to sacrifice everything for her beloved holy mother, the Queen. Yet Flora has talents that are not typical of her kin. And while mutant bees are usually instantly destroyed, Flora is reassigned to feed the newborns, before becoming a forager, collecting pollen on the wing. Then she finds her way into the Queen's inner sanctum, where she discovers secrets both sublime and ominous. Enemies roam everywhere, from the fearsome fertility police to the high priestesses who jealously guard the Hive Mind. But Flora cannot help but break the most sacred law of all, and her instinct to serve is overshadowed by a desire, as overwhelming as it is forbidden...Laline Paull's chilling yet ultimately triumphant novel creates a luminous world both alien and uncannily familiar. Thrilling and imaginative, The Bees is the story of a heroine who changes her destiny and her world.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Laline Paull |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 340 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.67 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,848 |
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What genre is The Bees?
The Bees is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Bees worth reading?
Based on 15.8K reader ratings, The Bees has an average score of 3.67 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Bees?
The Bees has 340 pages.
Who wrote The Bees?
The Bees was written by Laline Paull. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for The Bees?
The ISBN-13 for The Bees is 9780062331150.0.
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