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Of Bees and Mist

Erick Setiawan

Start date: October 1, 2009

Finish date: October 31, 2009

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Jul 23, 2019 Dana added it

DNF at 25%
I wanted to love the story as much as the cover....

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Jun 12, 2016 Irene rated it it was ok

With its magical elements, non-specific time frame and archetypical characters, this had the feel of a modern fairytale. Like most traditional fairytales, this story told of negative relationships overcome and the victim triumphing. I do not favor this genre of storytelling. It deliberately avoids much of the complexity, subtlety of literary elements and smart dialogue I enjoy. But, I suspect that those who do like this type of book will have a positive reaction to this novel.

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Oct 25, 2009 Deb rated it really liked it

the author describes his book as a fable and I think that is the best category for this book. It's full of mystical, magical, fantastic, supernatural storylines with creatures and beasts and curses and symbolism.
I loved reading about Meridia and wanted to know what would happen to her next, and I often wondered throughout the book what was real vs imaginary for the characters.
It's a book that makes you think and draw your own conclusions--nothing is decided for you. And I think it ended the "rig ...more

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May 13, 2012 Marysha rated it it was amazing

Loved it...kind of a grown up fairy tale...with all the wicked characters doing bad things described in a grown up way.

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Aug 12, 2009 Karen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, 2009, magical-realism

this was an amazing book! So lush and full of texture...toook a bit to get into the setting, realized I had to suspend all thoughts of twhat it was about and let it take me on its path! Fantastic!

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