The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
I have heard wonderful things about this book so I felt a little let down when I actually got around to reading it. It is good; the diction is vivid and the characters are interesting, but the plot is predictable. I was not really surprised by anything that happens in this story of sisterhood and growing up.
The story is told in the first person through the eyes of a young girl named Lily. Her voice and character gives the story part of its quirkiness. While I liked the book and did want to finish it, part of me was bored.
Recommended when it is already on your shelf
–Jane, recommends
Thanks. I was thinking of reading it because, yes, many folks had recommended. I think I’ll skip it and read some ya fantasy instead!
I really liked the Mermaid Chair by the same author. It wasn’t an intellectual exercise but an enjoyable read nonetheless.
LK
I agree entirely. I had heard good things about it (I forget where or from who) but felt the same way. I finished it, but there were no surprises. Oh well. You win some, you lose some.
Incidentally, I felt the same way about “All I Did Was Ask,” by Terry Gross. The interviews lose something without actually hearing the interaction between her and her guest. I just read bits and pieces of that one, since it lends itself to that sort of reading.
And, oh yeah. Hi, I read your blog. 🙂 I’m an LIS student at Simmons.
Alison,
Howdy. Thanks for stopping by. I always like “seeing a new face” around this joint.