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The Bee Sting: A Novel,Used
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One of The New York Times Top 10 Books of 2023Winner of the An Post Irish Book of the Year 2023Shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize, the 2023 Nero Book Award for Fiction, and the 2024 Writers' Prize for FictionFinalist for the 2023 Kirkus Prize for FictionOne of The New Yorker's Essential Reads of 2023. One of The Washington Post's 10 Best Books of 2023. One of TIME's 10 Best Fiction Books of the Year. Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, The Guardian, The Economist, New York Public Library, BBC, and moreFrom the author of Skippy Dies comes Paul Murray's The Bee Sting, an irresistibly funny, wise, and thoughtprovoking tour de force about family, fortune, and the struggle to be a good person when the world is falling apart.The Barnes family is in trouble. Dickies oncelucrative car business is going underbut Dickie is spending his days in the woods, building an apocalypseproof bunker with a renegade handyman. His wife, Imelda, is selling off her jewelry on eBay and halfheartedly dodging the attention of fasttalking cattle farmer Big Mike, while their teenage daughter, Cass, formerly top of her class, seems determined to binge drink her way through her final exams. As for twelveyearold PJ, hes on the brink of running away.If you wanted to change this story, how far back would you have to go? To the infamous bee sting that ruined Imeldas wedding day? To the car crash one year before Cass was born? All the way back to Dickie at ten years old, standing in the summer garden with his father, learning how to be a real man?The Bee Sting, Paul Murrays exuberantly entertaining new novel, is a tour de force: a portrait of postcrash Ireland, a tragicomic family saga, and a dazzling story about the struggle to be good at the end of the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Bee Sting'? A: 'The Bee Sting' is categorized as a Family Saga, exploring themes of family dynamics, personal struggles, and societal challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Bee Sting'? A: The novel is written by Paul Murray, an acclaimed author known for his previous work, 'Skippy Dies'.
- Q: When was 'The Bee Sting' published? A: 'The Bee Sting' was published on August 15, 2023.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Bee Sting' have? A: The book consists of 656 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Bee Sting'? A: 'The Bee Sting' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'The Bee Sting' a new book? A: Yes, 'The Bee Sting' is in new condition.
- Q: What awards has 'The Bee Sting' received? A: 'The Bee Sting' has won the An Post Irish Book of the Year, the Nero Gold Prize, and the Nero Book Award for Fiction, and has been shortlisted for several prestigious awards including the Booker Prize.
- Q: What are some key themes in 'The Bee Sting'? A: Key themes in 'The Bee Sting' include family, fortune, and moral dilemmas during challenging times.
- Q: Is 'The Bee Sting' suitable for all readers? A: 'The Bee Sting' is recommended for adult readers due to its complex themes and mature content.
- Q: What makes 'The Bee Sting' a significant novel? A: 'The Bee Sting' is recognized for its humorous yet poignant storytelling, offering a reflective view on contemporary issues in post-crash Ireland.