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The Bee Sting

The Bee Sting

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From the author of Skippy Dies comes Paul Murray's The Bee Sting, an irresistibly funny, wise, and thought-provoking 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. Dickie’s once-lucrative car business is going under—but rather than face the music, he’s spending his days in the woods, building an apocalypse-proof bunker with a renegade handyman. His wife Imelda is selling off her jewelry on eBay, while their teenage daughter Cass, formerly top of her class, seems determined to binge-drink her way through her final exams. And twelve-year-old PJ is putting the final touches to his grand plan to run away from home.

Where did it all go wrong? A patch of ice on the tarmac, a casual favor to a charming stranger, a bee caught beneath a bridal veil—can a single moment of bad luck change the direction of a life? And if the story has already been written— is there still time to find a happy ending?

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ISBN13: 9780241984406
ISBN10: 0241984408
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication Year: 2024
Format: Paperback

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    Humorous family saga exploring life's unpredictable chaos.

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    The Bee Sting offers a sharp, funny, and insightful look into family dynamics amid life's chaos. It’s a book that captures the humor and heartbreak of everyday struggles, making you reflect on what really matters. Fans of witty, thought-provoking stories will find themselves captivated by Murray’s clever storytelling.

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