71 pages • 2 hours read
Sofía Segovia, Transl. Simon BruniThe Murmur of Bees
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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The Murmur of Bees by Sofía Segovia, translated by Simon Bruni, is praised for its enchanting storytelling and richly developed characters. Its vivid portrayal of early 20th-century Mexican life captivates readers. However, some felt its pacing was slow at times. Overall, it's a compelling blend of historical fiction and magical realism.
Who Should Read The Murmur of Bees?
Readers who enjoyed the multigenerational family dynamics in Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude and the evocative historical fiction in Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits will be captivated by the rich storytelling and magical realism found in Sofía Segovia's The Murmur of Bees.
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