Book 13 - The Death of Bees

Book 13: The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell

The Death of Bees
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I began reading this book, and initially, I loved it. But about halfway through, I decided to put the slow or retarded or psycho in the novel, with the most clarity and intelligence. Overall, the book did nothing for me, and I've learned very recently, through a struggle, that if a book doesn't fit, put it down and try another one.
book down. This book is told through the eyes of three of the novel's main characters. It is also a stream of consciousness sort. What irked me was that the older man was (partly) a sex offender. The older sister was a promiscuous waste. But most importantly, the middle school-aged younger sister spoke clearly, correctly, and, even though she's described as

"A riveting, brilliantly written debut novel, The Death of Bees is a coming-of-age story in which two young sisters attempt to hold the world at bay after the mysterious death of their parents.
Marnie and Nelly, left on their own in Glasgow's Hazlehurst housing estate, attempt to avoid suspicion until Marnie can become a legal guardian for her younger sister.
Written with fierce sympathy and beautiful precision, and told in alternating voices, The Death of Bees by Lisa O’Donnell is an enchanting, grimly comic tale of lost souls who, unable to answer for themselves, can answer only for each other."

But who am I? It may just be the one book for you. I would give it a shot :)