The secret life of bees
About this book
Sue Monk Kidd's ravishing debut novel has stolen the hearts of reviewers and readers alike with its strong, assured voice. Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily's fierce-hearted "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insults three of the town's fiercest racists, Lily decides they should both escape to Tiburon, South Carolina—a town that holds the secret to her mother's past. There they are taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters who introduce Lily to a mesmerizing world of bees, honey, and the Black Madonna who presides over their household. This is a remarkable story about divine female power and the transforming power of love—a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come.
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 1370817 readers · 302 pages · ≈ 5 h 36 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The secret life of bees?
About ≈ 5 h 36 m — 302 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The secret life of bees?
302 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The secret life of bees?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Has The secret life of bees been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Secret Life of Bees (2009), The Secret Life of Bees (2008).
Is The secret life of bees in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Where does The secret life of bees take place?
It is set in South Carolina.
Who wrote The secret life of bees?
Sue Monk Kidd.