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Tell it to the Bees
Lydia Weekes is distraught at the break-up of her marriage. When her young son, Charlie, makes friends with the local doctor, Jean Markham, her life is turned upside down.
Charlie tells his secrets to no one but the bees, but even he can’t keep his mother’s friendship to himself. The locals don’t like things done differently. As Lydia and the doctor become closer, the rumours start to fly and threaten to shatter Charlie’s world.
Charlie tells his secrets to no one but the bees, but even he can’t keep his mother’s friendship to himself. The locals don’t like things done differently. As Lydia and the doctor become closer, the rumours start to fly and threaten to shatter Charlie’s world.
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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Fiona Shaw
42 books104 followersNot to be confused with Fiona Shaw, the Irish-born stage & screen actress.
Fiona was born in London in 1964. Her place of birth is now a hospital broom cupboard and her first home was on a street later obliterated beneath a superstore off the Cromwell Rd. However, she passed most of her childhood as the eldest of three girls in a lovely and spacious family home near the Thames.
Fiona studied various literatures at the Universities of York and Sussex, finishing with a PhD on poet Elizabeth Bishop.
Since then, Fiona has written a memoir and four novels and done the habitual round of the novelist’s other jobs to help balance out her stubborn desire to write.
Fiona has worked as a Royal Literary Fund writing fellow at the University of York, 2007-2009, and is now working as RLF writing fellow in Sheffield University, attached to the Animal and Plant Sciences Department.
Living in York with her partner and two daughters, Fiona reads a great deal, cycles everywhere, grows vegetables with variable success and acquires more films than she ever gets around to watching. She is working on her fifth novel.
Fiona was born in London in 1964. Her place of birth is now a hospital broom cupboard and her first home was on a street later obliterated beneath a superstore off the Cromwell Rd. However, she passed most of her childhood as the eldest of three girls in a lovely and spacious family home near the Thames.
Fiona studied various literatures at the Universities of York and Sussex, finishing with a PhD on poet Elizabeth Bishop.
Since then, Fiona has written a memoir and four novels and done the habitual round of the novelist’s other jobs to help balance out her stubborn desire to write.
Fiona has worked as a Royal Literary Fund writing fellow at the University of York, 2007-2009, and is now working as RLF writing fellow in Sheffield University, attached to the Animal and Plant Sciences Department.
Living in York with her partner and two daughters, Fiona reads a great deal, cycles everywhere, grows vegetables with variable success and acquires more films than she ever gets around to watching. She is working on her fifth novel.
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December 12, 2011
I just loved the story and the prose. Absolutely beautifully written.
The only thing that bothered me a bit was that I could not understand why Charlie's mom kissed the doctor. That bit, why she fell in love did not come out very clearly. But it is a small, small gripe compared to the rest of this wonderful book.
Also, the book reminded me of how far we as the LGBT community has come in certain countries. At one stage the two main characters discuss the fact that they cannot hold hands in public. It was such a sad statement of fact. But these days, in certain places and countries, I am free to hold me GF's hand. We accept it as a given, forgetting that these freedoms were dearly bought and paid for in blood.
I read a lot of LGBT books and it is sometimes concerning that the quality of some of the books leave a lot to be desired. Not in this case.
The only other gripe was that the formatting of the Kindle Book (which I bought from Amazon) was really bad in places. Surely, since we pay almost the same for ebooks as hard copies, the publishers should ensure that the ebooks are in as good a condition as the hard copy books?
The only thing that bothered me a bit was that I could not understand why Charlie's mom kissed the doctor. That bit, why she fell in love did not come out very clearly. But it is a small, small gripe compared to the rest of this wonderful book.
Also, the book reminded me of how far we as the LGBT community has come in certain countries. At one stage the two main characters discuss the fact that they cannot hold hands in public. It was such a sad statement of fact. But these days, in certain places and countries, I am free to hold me GF's hand. We accept it as a given, forgetting that these freedoms were dearly bought and paid for in blood.
I read a lot of LGBT books and it is sometimes concerning that the quality of some of the books leave a lot to be desired. Not in this case.
The only other gripe was that the formatting of the Kindle Book (which I bought from Amazon) was really bad in places. Surely, since we pay almost the same for ebooks as hard copies, the publishers should ensure that the ebooks are in as good a condition as the hard copy books?
September 25, 2018
Absolutely stunning. Is it ridiculous to say I can't even write a proper review because I loved it so much and it touched me so deeply? Gorgeous writing from Fiona Shaw makes up this heart-achingly tender, passionate, and at times harrowing novel which explores the relationship (and hardships) of two women, Lydia and Jean in the 1950s who fall in love but can't name that love. It explores, self-discovery, friendship, the horror of what life as a homosexual in that era could be. The rawness of Lydia and Jean's relationship was beautiful. So, so beautiful. Read this dazzling lesbian novel - I insist.
June 19, 2019
1950s.
A housewife stuck in a crumbling marriage and an unmarried female doctor too passionate for her chosen profession. Lydia and Jean.
What could come out of their encounter?
What were the chances of love slipping quietly through that small space between floor and door that first time she invited her to tea? Love with all its shocking and bent ways, appearing in places you least expected, showing itself through people you've never thought of; love always have its ways.
Of book conversations, long walks, and shared affection and fondness over Lydia's son, Tell It To The Bees was a triumphant book about a woman falling in love with another woman at a time when it was scorned and scoffed at and considered a mental illness. In some ways comparable with Patricia Highsmith's brilliant and remarkable Carol, or The Price of Salt, it had more or less the same conflict but without the same psychology and suspense. Tell It To The Bees was straightforward in its narrative and suffered a little from predictability. Despite this, Fiona Shaw's prose shone through and it ended really nicely. So if you're up for a very charming and quite a compelling story of love's endurance, the comfort of jazz records, and the friend we have in bees then this is your book.
(Not to mention I smiled like an idiot a number of times while reading this.)
(I also can't wait for the film to be released.)
Edit, 09/05/2019: Saw the dull and rude film adaptation of this days ago and was largely disappointed by the alterations done. There were psychic bees (ha ha) and violence — corrective rape happens not once but twice which was so unnecessary. What. And the problematic ending left a bad taste in my mouth (also couldn’t stand Paquin’s ugly Scottish accent). Go read the novel instead.
A housewife stuck in a crumbling marriage and an unmarried female doctor too passionate for her chosen profession. Lydia and Jean.
What could come out of their encounter?
What were the chances of love slipping quietly through that small space between floor and door that first time she invited her to tea? Love with all its shocking and bent ways, appearing in places you least expected, showing itself through people you've never thought of; love always have its ways.
Of book conversations, long walks, and shared affection and fondness over Lydia's son, Tell It To The Bees was a triumphant book about a woman falling in love with another woman at a time when it was scorned and scoffed at and considered a mental illness. In some ways comparable with Patricia Highsmith's brilliant and remarkable Carol, or The Price of Salt, it had more or less the same conflict but without the same psychology and suspense. Tell It To The Bees was straightforward in its narrative and suffered a little from predictability. Despite this, Fiona Shaw's prose shone through and it ended really nicely. So if you're up for a very charming and quite a compelling story of love's endurance, the comfort of jazz records, and the friend we have in bees then this is your book.
(Not to mention I smiled like an idiot a number of times while reading this.)
(I also can't wait for the film to be released.)
Edit, 09/05/2019: Saw the dull and rude film adaptation of this days ago and was largely disappointed by the alterations done. There were psychic bees (ha ha) and violence — corrective rape happens not once but twice which was so unnecessary. What. And the problematic ending left a bad taste in my mouth (also couldn’t stand Paquin’s ugly Scottish accent). Go read the novel instead.
February 9, 2024
The plot unfolds in a captivating manner, skillfully interweaving elements of drama, romance and exploration of diversity in the context of the 1950s. The well-written story manages to engage the reader, especially by exploring complex themes relevant to both the period in which it develops as for the present. The bond between Lydia, Jean and Charlie stands out, driving the narrative and exploring fundamental aspects of love, acceptance and social challenges in a particularly complex period.
Although I had previously enjoyed the movie, I can say that the book has captivated me even more. The differences between the two are notable, and I appreciate the opportunity to explore the story from the perspectives of the three protagonists: Lydia, Jean, and Charlie. The narrative in the book adds layers and nuances that enrich the experience, providing a deeper insight into the characters and their relationships.
Although I had previously enjoyed the movie, I can say that the book has captivated me even more. The differences between the two are notable, and I appreciate the opportunity to explore the story from the perspectives of the three protagonists: Lydia, Jean, and Charlie. The narrative in the book adds layers and nuances that enrich the experience, providing a deeper insight into the characters and their relationships.
July 8, 2018
*
This is such a beautiful book, heart wrenching at times but beautiful nonetheless. I bought it straight after seeing the trailer for the movie and gosh now I'm even more excited for it. I wish we got a little more interactions from the time they fell in love, especially that we spent a big part of the book (around 1/4) without them even meeting one another. But the interactions that we got are so pure and beautiful and gay it's hard not to fall in love with this story.
This is such a beautiful book, heart wrenching at times but beautiful nonetheless. I bought it straight after seeing the trailer for the movie and gosh now I'm even more excited for it. I wish we got a little more interactions from the time they fell in love, especially that we spent a big part of the book (around 1/4) without them even meeting one another. But the interactions that we got are so pure and beautiful and gay it's hard not to fall in love with this story.
May 17, 2018
I loved this book. Beautiful prose, characterization and characters you truly care about. I can see why it’s being turned into a movie and I can’t wait to see it!
There are similarities with Carol/The Price of Salt obviously but there is far less angst and having the story told from three perspectives added depth and feeling.
Loved it. Quite possibly my new favorite lesbian book.
There are similarities with Carol/The Price of Salt obviously but there is far less angst and having the story told from three perspectives added depth and feeling.
Loved it. Quite possibly my new favorite lesbian book.
June 29, 2019
Unfortunately this did not live up to my expectations. I did not enjoy the story from the point of view of the son. The first half of the book focused on the break down of the marriage, which I felt went on too long and I personally found boring.
For me there was a lack of chemistry and the first kiss just came out of the blue. For once I actually wanted more build up and romance.
It was well written but found the pacing was slow and would have preferred the point of view more from the romance.
For me there was a lack of chemistry and the first kiss just came out of the blue. For once I actually wanted more build up and romance.
It was well written but found the pacing was slow and would have preferred the point of view more from the romance.
October 9, 2018
This was magic.
March 18, 2022
4 stars. I loved the small town feel and the forbidden romance of it all. The writing was gorgeous and I really liked how the author told this story. We get three pov’s: Lydia, Jean, and Lydia’s son, Charlie. Those are our main characters and I came to really care for all three of them by the end.
Charlie befriends Jean and bee keeps for her. Jean is a doctor and Lydia is a woman in a failing marriage. I liked their relationship a lot though I will say that I felt it could’ve been a bit more developed. I feel like they didn’t really know each other as we don’t really get to see them have really meaningful and bonding moments. I wanted to see why they were so attracted to each other and feel more of their connection.
Other than that this was a really good read. Even though it made me sad, I just the plot line with Charlie and his father especially in the end. Speaking of the end it felt really rushed and I wanted more of an epilogue but it was fine. This book was dramatic and entertaining and well written. I’d recommend it and I’m looking forward to watching the film adaptation.
Charlie befriends Jean and bee keeps for her. Jean is a doctor and Lydia is a woman in a failing marriage. I liked their relationship a lot though I will say that I felt it could’ve been a bit more developed. I feel like they didn’t really know each other as we don’t really get to see them have really meaningful and bonding moments. I wanted to see why they were so attracted to each other and feel more of their connection.
Other than that this was a really good read. Even though it made me sad, I just the plot line with Charlie and his father especially in the end. Speaking of the end it felt really rushed and I wanted more of an epilogue but it was fine. This book was dramatic and entertaining and well written. I’d recommend it and I’m looking forward to watching the film adaptation.
June 14, 2022
3.75/5
Slow but picks up in the second half.
Slow but picks up in the second half.
July 28, 2018
I have found a new favourite book, wow.
Seriously, I picked this up because I saw the trailer to the movie and it gave me Carol vibes, so I thought I'd have to give it a try, I'm always down for vintage lesbian stories.
What I didn't expect though was how much this book would blow me away. It was so beautifully written I could picture everything clearly. I loved the main characters and the story unfolded slowly but still it never was boring. Also I loved how the drama wasn't too long and that there were way more happy moments. It's so beautiful to read that and even more beautiful to read about it all working out in the end. It's so rare to get that and it made me so happy.
Like I said, I completely fell in love with this book, the setting, the pace, the characters, the relationship. And I already want to read it again, lose myself in this beautifully built world and colourful writing. This was so beautiful I really can't put it into words. Now I'm looking even more forward to see this story unfold in movie format, I really can't wait.
Seriously, I picked this up because I saw the trailer to the movie and it gave me Carol vibes, so I thought I'd have to give it a try, I'm always down for vintage lesbian stories.
What I didn't expect though was how much this book would blow me away. It was so beautifully written I could picture everything clearly. I loved the main characters and the story unfolded slowly but still it never was boring. Also I loved how the drama wasn't too long and that there were way more happy moments. It's so beautiful to read that and even more beautiful to read about it all working out in the end. It's so rare to get that and it made me so happy.
Like I said, I completely fell in love with this book, the setting, the pace, the characters, the relationship. And I already want to read it again, lose myself in this beautifully built world and colourful writing. This was so beautiful I really can't put it into words. Now I'm looking even more forward to see this story unfold in movie format, I really can't wait.
April 3, 2022
listen man those women really are in love
January 27, 2024
not quite a sapphic slay
October 14, 2018
This was a good story! An improbable friendship marked by shared interests. An impossible love at the time. I found it so sad that even the nicer people would resign themselves to what society used to think at the time. I found the characters well rounded and believable and enjoyed this a lot.
November 26, 2021
I read this book because I wanted a different ending for the story I got with the film adaptation. And I got it! This story filled my gay heart with a little bit of joy and 50s lesbians, which says it all! (it also has a beautiful writing and story!)
December 27, 2009
I loved everything about this book. It is beautifully written, I cared about the characters, and I stayed up half the night to find out how it ended.
January 25, 2025
Didn't actually read this but just watched the film and goddamn
March 19, 2013
An unusual tale of love and loss told through three different voices: a ten year old child, his mother and their doctor, Jean Markham, set in a little British village in the fifties.
Lydia, a beautiful young woman, is abandoned by her drunken husband being forced to struggle to raise her only child, Charlie. When she is in the verge of collapse, Jean, Charlie's doctor, enters their life like a miracle. She provides Charlie with a getaway in her huge garden and she lets him tend to the bees, a chore Charlie takes with a lot of enthusiasm. And she gives Lydia a reason to live again.
When the two women meet, they start an intense and unusual friendship, and unaware of its consequences, they cling to each other as drowning souls, not understanding what's really going on.
A story which tells a lot with no big fuss, about the real meaning of love and the courage it takes to face it, and about the intolerance of a closed up society in which different people are outcast and tortured for their "perverted ways".
The prose was really smart, even poetic sometimes, and although a bit unconnected, the story flowed easily and the characters came to life in every page. A touching story with a disinhibited message which will go straight to the heart of those with an open mind.
Lydia, a beautiful young woman, is abandoned by her drunken husband being forced to struggle to raise her only child, Charlie. When she is in the verge of collapse, Jean, Charlie's doctor, enters their life like a miracle. She provides Charlie with a getaway in her huge garden and she lets him tend to the bees, a chore Charlie takes with a lot of enthusiasm. And she gives Lydia a reason to live again.
When the two women meet, they start an intense and unusual friendship, and unaware of its consequences, they cling to each other as drowning souls, not understanding what's really going on.
A story which tells a lot with no big fuss, about the real meaning of love and the courage it takes to face it, and about the intolerance of a closed up society in which different people are outcast and tortured for their "perverted ways".
The prose was really smart, even poetic sometimes, and although a bit unconnected, the story flowed easily and the characters came to life in every page. A touching story with a disinhibited message which will go straight to the heart of those with an open mind.
April 10, 2019
There’s something about books written like they belong in the 50’s or 60’s (whether or not it’s actually set there) that really doesn’t suit me. I don’t know how best to describe that kind of writing other than that. It usually makes it a very slow read for me and sometimes a lil boring and I tend to opt to watching the movie adaptation if there is one.
With that said, this book is basically that but I decided to push through it and once I did I couldn’t put the book down. Once I got hooked, the writing became utterly pleasant and the choice of words and the atmospheric descriptions became great. It’s interesting how such a change can happen especially that I don’t tend to push through but I might start doing that more.
I’m not writing a brief summary of the story itself because I think the synopsis does a very good job at that so I’d suggest you read that if you’d like. It’s a nice quiet read, one you’d read with a cup of tea when the weather is nice and preferably outdoor too because why not.
With that said, this book is basically that but I decided to push through it and once I did I couldn’t put the book down. Once I got hooked, the writing became utterly pleasant and the choice of words and the atmospheric descriptions became great. It’s interesting how such a change can happen especially that I don’t tend to push through but I might start doing that more.
I’m not writing a brief summary of the story itself because I think the synopsis does a very good job at that so I’d suggest you read that if you’d like. It’s a nice quiet read, one you’d read with a cup of tea when the weather is nice and preferably outdoor too because why not.
August 27, 2019
Really enjoyed this. The plot was really well paced although all the descriptive passages at the beginning annoyed me and felt too artsy for their own good. The women also seemed suspiciously un-nervous and chill about snogging eachother in the 1950s, even in public. Then when they did there wasn't much of a deal made out of it (maybe a good thing? Not sure)
I thought it was really impressive how Fiona Shaw managed to write the book from the perspective of all the characters, even the dad at times.
It did seem a little bit too easy at times like how Charlie was invited round to see his doctor's bees, bit weird. Then when the women were suddenly hiking together... And then they were on holiday! Anyway, despite all that I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the lesbianism. Was less into the awkward, sad, divorcey stuff.
I thought it was really impressive how Fiona Shaw managed to write the book from the perspective of all the characters, even the dad at times.
It did seem a little bit too easy at times like how Charlie was invited round to see his doctor's bees, bit weird. Then when the women were suddenly hiking together... And then they were on holiday! Anyway, despite all that I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the lesbianism. Was less into the awkward, sad, divorcey stuff.
June 19, 2019
An enjoyable read for the most part. Except that a great portion of the book seemed to focus on the husband and his family. The romance was a little rushed, and also where did that first kiss come from? That was very much not in keeping with the development of the story. It felt wrong and too forward for someone who came across as quite "limp".
But it has a better ending than the film.
The film has some parts that, for me, fit better than the book, and there are parts that are way better in the book. Read first, watch later.
But it has a better ending than the film.
The film has some parts that, for me, fit better than the book, and there are parts that are way better in the book. Read first, watch later.
May 19, 2022
Reread this book because I remembered next to nothing after reading it a while back. It's nice, but mostly boring. As a beekeeper I can say that the beekeeping part was accurate and I enjoyed the queer rep, but it overall bored me. No sense of place is created, there isn't even any awareness or attempt to show the linguistic diversity when it comes to class in 1950s Scotland and that made me kinda sad. Ending was okay, felt a bit rushed. 3stars
November 29, 2018
Read it in one sitting- meant to start it before bed and maybe read a chapter, turn in early for a 9am lecture- finished it in two and a half hours (thereabouts) utterly enraptured. What a book. It's now 3:40am and I'm still thinking about this wonderful book instead of sleeping as I should be. 100% would recommend.
January 13, 2020
Beautiful prose highlights this historical romance of 2 women in love in the 50's. Follow the couple from first hellos to moving in together.
I also watched the movie. I enjoyed both the book and the movie for different reasons. The movie added more dramatic/thriller angles, but the story of a powerful and unexpected love remain the same.
I also watched the movie. I enjoyed both the book and the movie for different reasons. The movie added more dramatic/thriller angles, but the story of a powerful and unexpected love remain the same.
January 17, 2025
Cried several times, felt literal BUTTERFLIES in my belly whenever Lydia and Jean interacted. Genuinely might be one of my favourite books now.
March 2, 2021
3.5/5 stars
This was such a beautifully told story. The words had such a lyrical and almost dreamlike quality that really made me feel the story wash over me. This book follows Lydia, her son Charlie and her lover Jean. This is set in the 1950s with the obvious and notable societal constraints on Lydia and Jean as women first but also forbidden lovers second. Like most historical lgbt+ books, I can’t say this was a happy read at all. Even in the moments that could be perceived as happy, the ever-looming judgement, criticism and guilt that the characters felt made the tone of the story quite sad and heavy.
While I enjoyed the book, I did think that I would connect to it more. Something about the way it was written, which was beautiful don’t get me wrong, really kept me at arms length from the characters. Lydia in particular was hard to connect to as a character, but felt rather like the main agent for the guilt and consequences of the forbidden relationship. As a mother, her community was particularly harsh in judging her for the failure of her marriage and for her choice in being with Jean. While I thought this was poignant and heartbreaking, I still felt as if I was far away rather than actively involved in the story alongside our characters. As the plot of this book is rather simple and unassuming, I really needed that connection and understanding with the characters in order to love the story.
While I enjoy reading historical lesbian books, it definitely takes a toll on the emotions, so I wouldn’t recommend this if someone is looking for an uplifting read. While this isn’t the saddest or most tragic period drama I’ve read, the tone of the book is so strong in its grief and heaviness that reading this felt like having a dark cloud looming over me. I’m definitely going to be reaching for a happier book next.
This was such a beautifully told story. The words had such a lyrical and almost dreamlike quality that really made me feel the story wash over me. This book follows Lydia, her son Charlie and her lover Jean. This is set in the 1950s with the obvious and notable societal constraints on Lydia and Jean as women first but also forbidden lovers second. Like most historical lgbt+ books, I can’t say this was a happy read at all. Even in the moments that could be perceived as happy, the ever-looming judgement, criticism and guilt that the characters felt made the tone of the story quite sad and heavy.
While I enjoyed the book, I did think that I would connect to it more. Something about the way it was written, which was beautiful don’t get me wrong, really kept me at arms length from the characters. Lydia in particular was hard to connect to as a character, but felt rather like the main agent for the guilt and consequences of the forbidden relationship. As a mother, her community was particularly harsh in judging her for the failure of her marriage and for her choice in being with Jean. While I thought this was poignant and heartbreaking, I still felt as if I was far away rather than actively involved in the story alongside our characters. As the plot of this book is rather simple and unassuming, I really needed that connection and understanding with the characters in order to love the story.
While I enjoy reading historical lesbian books, it definitely takes a toll on the emotions, so I wouldn’t recommend this if someone is looking for an uplifting read. While this isn’t the saddest or most tragic period drama I’ve read, the tone of the book is so strong in its grief and heaviness that reading this felt like having a dark cloud looming over me. I’m definitely going to be reaching for a happier book next.
January 20, 2022
Brilliantly exceeded expectations.
Multiple PoVs were delightful & not tedious. So in touch with nature & not just because of bees; but all the talk of bees did make me wonder what it will be like to have bees & harvest honey, first hand. Although, I dislike to compare two different artistic modes but the movie simply didn't do justice to the book. It actually deserves a Netflix mini series (what with queer content being so limited, too) because the movie missed out on so many wonderful moments and relationships. The intense angst of the young boy is captured well too (could be triggering for some).
Multiple PoVs were delightful & not tedious. So in touch with nature & not just because of bees; but all the talk of bees did make me wonder what it will be like to have bees & harvest honey, first hand. Although, I dislike to compare two different artistic modes but the movie simply didn't do justice to the book. It actually deserves a Netflix mini series (what with queer content being so limited, too) because the movie missed out on so many wonderful moments and relationships. The intense angst of the young boy is captured well too (could be triggering for some).
August 7, 2023
I cheated on this book because dammit I couldn’t keep reading the part where the patriarchy was rearing its ugly head!!! So I skipped to the last 2 chapters to see if it has a happy ending! I got back to chapter 39 though to get the full experience after.
The first chapters where the author was laying down the foundation of the story was quite painful. I knew it was necessary but it was a sloooooooow burn. When I got to the end I realised it was probably 20% lesbian romance, 30% the child and 50% heterosexual bliss turned shite. I’m still happy I read the book. It was a 1950’s woman’s nightmare to be existing during those times.
The first chapters where the author was laying down the foundation of the story was quite painful. I knew it was necessary but it was a sloooooooow burn. When I got to the end I realised it was probably 20% lesbian romance, 30% the child and 50% heterosexual bliss turned shite. I’m still happy I read the book. It was a 1950’s woman’s nightmare to be existing during those times.
March 23, 2025
Zo mooi zo mooi. Ondanks het dorps en alledaags karakter heeft het toch een goed plot en hebben de personages diepte. Ik heb het in één ruk uitgelezen maar ga het wss nog eens opnieuw lezen voor de details. Wel veel focus op relaties en niet echt een andere inhoud. Daar moet je wel voor zijn tho. Maar omdat de hoofdpersonages oprecht zijn en het een mooi voorbeeld is van authentieke queer liefde vond ik dat geen erg.
March 14, 2025
There is a certain kind of sadness attached to historic queer stories that always leaves me in a somber mood.
A beautiful story. Sometimes it was a bit hard to follow all the names and I feel like I should’ve read this when I was in a different headspace, then maybe my rating might have been higher, who knows?
A beautiful story. Sometimes it was a bit hard to follow all the names and I feel like I should’ve read this when I was in a different headspace, then maybe my rating might have been higher, who knows?
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