Comments on: Book Review: The Secret Life Of Bees

By: Charis Varnadore

Charis Varnadore — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:21:57 +0000

I left Winnsboro, SC (near where this book takes place) at the age of 18 in 1962. I was the most progressive, liberal student in my school. Loving Jazz and the Blues, I spent a great deal of time in the Black community; but I can tell you with no trepidation that NO ONE was as strong as Lily in this novel, and that such a living arrangement between the races would not have been allowed.
I have been a reader of Ms Kidd before her mystical transformation – when she was writing for the Upper Room, but as much as I wold wish this novel to be a true representation of this time and community, its fiction belies the truth. I wish I were wrong, and welcome greatly any correction on this matter…

By: Literate Housewife

Literate Housewife — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:49:51 +0000

I really, really liked this book. A co-worker suggested it and sure enough, I loved it. My husband has rented the movie for us, so hopefully I’ll get to it soon. Sue Monk Kidd is hit or miss for me because I really, really, didn’t like The Mermaid Chair. I see that
Tink did, though. If you read it, Sheri, I’d be interested in seeing what you think.

By: kwesifriends

kwesifriends — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:32:48 +0000

I like this book I just read it last month, don’t worry you’re not the only one who read the book behind. I always did wahahaha.

Have fun reading, I love to eat honey pie.

By: Ladytink_534

Ladytink_534 — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:23:28 +0000

I liked this one (and the Mermaid Chair too) but I haven’t seen the movie yet. Bees stings really hurt! Yet, my kitchen is decorated with honey bees lol. Love honey

By: bookworm

bookworm — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:33:06 +0000

great review, I’ve been wanting to read this one.

By: NotNessie

NotNessie — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:51:35 +0000

I hope sending love to the bees works out for you.

I am on the waitlist for this at my library. Great review!

By: Lisamm

Lisamm — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:28:49 +0000

HI Sheri! THis was the second book we read together for the book club. It came right after Snow Flower, which was much loved. Bees was “just ok” for most of us but I think perhaps our expectations were too high. Glad you liked it.