The Bee Sting

The novel delves into the question of whether a single moment of bad luck can change the direction of a life and if it is still possible to find a happy ending if the story has already been written. Each section presents a member's point of view, and the portions are layered, providing more background to the full story.

Despite their fall from grace, the Barnes family is unforgettable, and their story is expertly told. Murray balances humor and tragedy, perfectly pacing the story, and providing a delicately balanced tale of a dysfunctional family. Readers who enjoy dark humor and stories about flawed families will appreciate “The Bee Sting.”