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Book Review of The Secret Life of Bees

The Secret Life of Bees
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For me, this is the perfect beach read - in fact, I read it on my honeymoon. It's not too complex and doesn't require a whole lot of thought, but at the same time, it's well-written, has engaging characters, and an interesting enough plot that it's a page-turner. You definitely get attached to many of the characters. I would never vote this into the pantheon of literary classics, but at the same time, it's not just bubblegum, either. A very satisfying read. It's the kind of book that I like to leave behind on the beach when I'm done, so someone else can enjoy it, since I'll never have any need to read it again.