Any one read Bee Sting?

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orangelotus · 15/11/2023 19:26

I loved this but am totally perplexed by the ending!
Anyone got any opinions on it ?

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BadSpellaSpellaSpella · 17/11/2023 11:08

. I had the feeling that he shot Cass though I can’t remember why I thought that

@BaruFisher That's exactly what I thought, it's because Rose said Cass should never ever come back, she has to stay away.

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orangelotus · 17/11/2023 08:34

Yes it seemed as though Big Mike and the blackmailer dealt with each other .
I just loved PJ and wanted to know he was ok?
I wonder was it a case that throughout the whole story no one ( except Rose) seemed to know who they were or if they did kept their true selves deeply hidden. So the ending just emphasised this not knowing and put us readers in the same position?
Definitely a book that will stay with me.

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BaruFisher · 16/11/2023 19:09

I really enjoyed it though I preferred Prophet Song and hope it wins.
The open ending is a bit frustrating. I had the feeling that he shot Cass though I can’t remember why I thought that.

pollyhemlock · 16/11/2023 12:24

I’m assuming that anyone who is on this thread will already have read the book?
If you’re an optimistic type you could assume that they were all ok at the end. I thought it was a terrific book and should win the Booker.

BadSpellaSpellaSpella · 16/11/2023 11:30

Just finished this yesterday. I'd heard the ending was frustrating to some readers so I was prepared.

I really enjoyed it, I have an idea what happened

bookworm14 · 15/11/2023 19:35

I loved it too. The ending is deliberately ambiguous, but you’re clearly meant to think that Dickie accidentally killed some or all of his family. Very clever how all the various strands came together at the end.

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