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The Bees

Laline Paull
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The Bees

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Laline Paull

The Bees

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

340

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Beehive • Timeless

Topic
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Bees by Laline Paull follows Flora 717, a sanitation worker bee who defies her hive’s social hierarchy to explore higher roles and uncover secrets. Her journey in this totalitarian society highlights individuality, survival, and the hive’s inner workings. The novel merges elements of dystopian fiction with a unique bee-centric view.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

51,152 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Bees by Laline Paull has garnered generally positive reviews. Critics praise the novel for its imaginative premise and compelling world-building, highlighting Paull's ability to create a deeply immersive and unique societal structure within the beehive. However, some reviewers felt that certain plot developments were predictable and the anthropomorphic characters occasionally lacked depth. Overall, it is celebrated for its originality and vivid detail.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bees?

A reader who would enjoy The Bees by Laline Paull is likely fascinated by dystopian societies and enjoys anthropomorphic tales. Fans of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale or George Orwell's Animal Farm will appreciate its imaginative storytelling and social commentary, set against a richly detailed insect world.

3.9

51,152 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

340

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Beehive • Timeless

Topic
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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