The Death of Bees
by "Lisa ODonnell"
The Death of Bees by "Lisa ODonnell" holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 11.5K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 312 pages.
About The Death of Bees
A riveting, brilliantly written debut novel-a coming-of-age story with the strong voice and powerful resonance of Swamplandia! and The Secret Life of Bees—in which two young sisters attempt to hold the world at bay after the mysterious death of their parents.Today is Christmas Eve. Today is my birthday. Today I am fifteen. Today I buried my parents in the backyard. Neither of them were beloved.Marnie and her little sister Nelly are on their own now. Only they know what happened to their parents, Izzy and Gene, and they aren’t telling. While life in Glasgow’s Hazlehurst housing estate isn’t grand, they do have each other. Besides, it’s only one year until Marnie will be considered an adult and can legally take care of them both.As the new year comes and goes, Lennie, the old man next door, realizes that his young neighbors are alone and need his help. Or does he need theirs? But he’s not the only one who suspects something isn’t right. Soon, the sisters’ friends, their other neighbors, the authorities, and even Gene’s nosy drug dealer begin to ask questions. As one lie leads to another, dark secrets about the girls’ family surface, creating complications that threaten to tear them apart.Written with fierce sympathy and beautiful precision, told in alternating voices, The Death of Bees is an enchanting, grimly comic tale of three lost souls who, unable to answer for themselves, can answer only for each other.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | "Lisa ODonnell" |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 312 |
| Genres | Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,530 |
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What genre is The Death of Bees?
The Death of Bees is categorized as Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Death of Bees worth reading?
Based on 11.5K reader ratings, The Death of Bees has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Death of Bees?
The Death of Bees has 312 pages.
Who wrote The Death of Bees?
The Death of Bees was written by "Lisa ODonnell". It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for The Death of Bees?
The ISBN-13 for The Death of Bees is 9780062209850.0.
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