Maybe it's because both stories carry a darkness brightened only by the innocence of the main characters.- Spencer Daily Reporter Maybe it's because both authors originated from the United Kingdom.
"In more ways than the first line, The Death of Bees reminds me of Donoghue's Room. But their resilience suggests hope for their blighted lives."- Publishers Weekly (boxed review) "The sisters and Lennie narrate alternating chapters, moving the story along at a fast clip.The difference between the sisters in terms of personality and maturity puts them at odds despite their shared fear of discovery. "O'Donnell's wildly original debut examines the intricacies of betrayal and loyalty within one family and their effects on two vulnerable young girls.With a gritty but redemptive take on family and the price of secrets, O'Donnell's debut will be well-received by fans of mainstream literature and Scottish noir mysteries alike."- Shelf Awareness "The author brilliantly paints the characters' best traits through the eyes of the other characters, and their worst traits through their own voices."- RT Book Reviews "Lisa O'Donnell, an award-winning screenwriter, grabs the reader from the get-go."- Fort Worth Star-Telegram "With characters and voices the remind me of other strong debut novels (like Fates Will Find Their Way and Vaclav and Lena), this book will appeal to readers who like a strong voice, dark humor, and compelling story lines told in a literary yet accessible way."- Publishers Weekly brilliant book."- Examiner (Northern California) " chiller told in three voices which will intrigue readers to the last pages.O'Donnell has done a masterful job of sketching her characters.The end is largely unexpected and highly dramatic, but at the same time is the perfect ending to this chilling tale. Told in the alternating voices of Marnie, Nelly, and Lennie, this beautifully written page-turner will have readers fretting about what will become of the girls."- Booklist (starred review) "O'Donnell's finely drawn characters display the full palette of human flaws and potential. The Death of Bees is really about the strength of sisters, the sparkle of imagination and how even the most motley of half lives can somehow coalesce into a shining whole."- Houston Chronicle "Wild, witty and as funny as it is unsettling. The Death of Bees is that rare thing: a family-values black comedy."- Christian Science Monitor
"O'Donnell walks a fine line, describing appalling events without ever allowing the novel to lose its warm heart.
"In this first novel she pulls off the unusual pairing of grisly and touching."- New York Times
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