Overrated

This book consists of three storylines.
one that plays in the past which is relatively interesting. though most of the interactions described seam robotic and erratic and inconsistent .

The second story plays in a roughly now. early 2000. the stroy is not overly interesting. the main character is more of a robot than a human incable of normal human interactions.

the third story is terrible it's boring. it's 7h of a mother talking to a toddler than talking to her husband which at times seams mentally challenged. but worst at all the mother she is written horrible (though fantastically acted). all she does is scream a name over 5 hours.

my advice skip the third story line. it does nothing for the plot. they are loosely connected and plottwists are obvious.

all the review saying politicians and leaders need to read this book are widely exaggerated. this book is fiction with a fundamental if minimal science.

now if you read this far you either already bought the book and wanted to see what others though,

or more importantly you are on the verge of buying it. if this is the case I would say give it a pass or just skip all of the third future storyline.

well this is my opinion yours may be different.

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BEEUTIFUL

each story was captivating the overall story educational and the linking genius. A good read.

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Simply Exceptional

Exceptional book, beautifully read. A lesson in bee keeping but also an insight into human nature.

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Thought provoking on so many levels

My mind is reeling! What is my contribution to society, what do I want for my children, should I want for my children or allow them to naturally evolve? should I only eat organic, are organic methods enough? Will my failures initiate future generations achievements. Nature should be left to its own devices, it cannot be tamed. Humans greatest mistake is our confidence in managing our environment... Is there hope?

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like it's being read by people who have never...

like it's being read by people who have never read before. a real shame that the narration takes so much away from the story...

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Strangely enthralling.

I hadn't expected to like this book as much as I did. There is a sense of impending doom initially and a breathless 'to and fro' that leaves an uneasy feeling. As the individual storylines build however, the characters do start to hold your attention more. They're not really likeable on the surface but they are so very human and vulnerable. Without spoiling the end for others I'd say there is something hopeful and positive to be taken from this book. I was really moved by the characters and my enjoyment grew throughout it's reading. The readers are wonderful and make the separate threads mesh together really effectively. It's a particularly good book to have accessed via Audible and the readers certainly added to my overall enjoyment. A thought provoking and moving book.

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powerfully solemn book with profound messages

I recommend the book. it is well worth listening to: almost prophetic on its grand scale and captivating in its intimacy. The characters are very human and their connections plausible. The readers are quite good. Just a little wooden.

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Loved it

Absolutely loved this. Wonderfully written and performed. Was truly sad when it ended. Had tones of Station 11, Never Let Me Go with a David Mitchell style but still completely her own. Highly recommend.

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Stick with it!

I nearly gave up on this a few times, finding the characters and story line quite slow and monotonous, but 2/3s of the way through, it all started to click together and the storyline made more sense. The history of bees has a very relevant lesson for us all in it and is worth sticking with just for that. Now finished I look back at the characters with a fondness and enjoyed their story and how it intertwined eventually.

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reflective

The story gave me a view of the main characters experience of life. I could assume an extended character development, from the context described around them. I felt a sense of like/ dislike, a sense of acceptance/ rejection which makes me appreciate the quality of the writing. The story made me reflect on the impact we have on nature and made me remember of childhood memories, family beekeepers and wondering how to start supporting bees at a small scale. I recommend this book.

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