My aunt bought it for me at a garage sale and mailed it to me telling me about how good it was and how I should read it the second I got it!
I really loved it. I finished it in, like, a day? Lol. It was really good.
-Ailam
Wow!
A friend sent me a battered, dog-eared copy of this book with a lovely note saying she could only think of me while she read it. I must say, it was amazing. I later found out that it was Kidd's first novel, and I was floored.
The most remarkable thing was her language-- it seemed so simple and yet I couldn't wait to read what happened next. It reminded me, as a writer, to not let things like descriptions and dialogue get so wordy. It's unecessary.
The book is about a young girl's adventures to find out about the mother she never knew... that's all I'll say, except it's amazing and you should read it now!
My aunt bought it for me at a garage sale and mailed it to me telling me about how good it was and how I should read it the second I got it!
I really loved it. I finished it in, like, a day? Lol. It was really good.
-Ailam
I really want to read it, but I'm terrified of bees! Like, I have a phobia, I liked watching Pushing Daisies until it had bees in and I had to watch it with a friend who told me when I could open my eyes/uncover my ears because I was so scared!
So, can anyone tell me how heavy a part the bees actually play in the plot? I want to read it, so if they're not an overly large feature, I definitely would consider reading it. I love Dakota Fanning too, but if the bees are going to be buzzing everywhere i might be the first of her films that I will have to miss...
I just found out they're making a movie that will be out later this year! It will have Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, and Dakota Fanning. I'm so excited! It should be a book club event! 
I read it a few weeks ago, and like you I was struck by the simplicity and elegance of her prose. I'll add my recommendation to yours: definitely a must-read!
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