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By: MATAM 004
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2025-06-18 09:26:27 |
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An interesting inside look into the challenges for those who are different. |
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By: NGON 002
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2025-06-09 11:51:02 |
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Our group loved this book and it engendered good discussion. We found it insightful even if a little romanticised in its ending. |
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By: GOVER 005
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2025-04-10 20:34:36 |
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We all enjoyed this. Story is well-written and it was a quick read. Subject matter is very current and dealt with in a sensitive and believable manner. We all identified with the characters and enjoyed the telling of the narrative. |
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By: AMBER 002
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2025-04-10 11:54:31 |
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Compelling, huge amount of food for thought. Very enlightening. |
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By: AUCK 449
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2024-11-25 14:56:02 |
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Well-written and gripping. A heartfelt story. |
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By: TAUR 059
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2024-09-08 18:07:37 |
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Absolute split on this one. Everyone found it an easy read. All found it touching in places. Half found characters and some situations stereotypical and formulaic. Others thought relationships and situations well written and sympathetic. An awful lot of meaty topics rushed through that perhaps might have benefited from some more depth. Most found the ending a little bit neat and happy. |
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By: WHITBY 001
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2024-04-29 10:14:30 |
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Well-written. Challenging themes about a transgender youth. Unrealistic conclusion. Good story with strong characters. Educational and created lively discussion. |
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By: KURO 001
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2024-04-29 10:12:28 |
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Lots of lively debate on issues that the book covered. A few items that were a little unbelievable but some great characters. |
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By: TAUP 011
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2024-01-18 14:54:14 |
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We all enjoyed the book, although some found it confronting. It was well-written and certainly stimulated good discussion. |
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By: FEILD 001
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2024-01-10 13:19:16 |
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Excellent discussion generated. Consensus was that 'Honeybee' is a well crafted, well-written introduction to 'transgender' issues. |
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By: AUCK 293
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2023-11-23 12:01:39 |
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A great story about a teenage boy coming to terms with being transgender, and the friendship with an elderly, lonely man. They save each other. Really well-written. Craig Silvey shows good insight. |
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By: WANAK 001
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2023-10-30 10:30:26 |
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Without exception, we all thoroughly enjoyed this book. |
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By: LITRIV 002
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2023-10-02 12:57:21 |
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Loved it. Easy reading, interesting and enlightening. |
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By: ASHB 008
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2023-08-07 14:16:11 |
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A really great book. |
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By: THAM 005
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2023-07-10 09:39:43 |
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Mixed reviews! Some loved it, some found the plot too unlikely. Some group members had never read a book featuring transgender characters or drag queens before, and found 'Honeybee' to be a good introduction. Others got caught up in the "debate" over trans rights. |
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By: ASHB 004
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2023-06-28 10:38:10 |
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Book generated great discussion. We all felt the transgender topic was handled well and sympathetically. We also felt the poverty issue was handled well. We did wonder if the outcome, while very positive, was a bit unrealistic. A worthwhile read. |
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By: CHCH 033
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2023-06-26 14:15:51 |
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We al enjoyed this book immensely and had a great discussion about it. All thought it was well-written, topical and an important aspect of life to be open about in this day and age. Thank you! |
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By: AUCK 162
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2023-06-01 14:51:04 |
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The group's reactions to this book were quite varied. One of us meets the life challenges of the main character in her work so didn't want to read about it as well. Those of us who finished the book read it for the enhanced understanding of the experiences transgender people face. |
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By: LOWER 008
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2023-05-17 13:23:34 |
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100% positive response to this book. Strong interest in the topic and the characters, and thoughtful discussion about people we know who are handling these topics. |
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By: AUCK 058
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2023-05-01 14:39:16 |
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All members of the group thought the book was well-written with good characterisation and thoughtfully described settings. There was a lively discussion on transgender issues, and experiences. The book was enjoyed by all. |
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By: AUCK 055
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2023-03-20 12:02:18 |
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An animated discussion with differing viewpoints on the subject of how Craig Silvey dealt with the sensitive issue of transgender. We all learned facts about the journey that a young person has to travel through during this difficult transition. |
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By: HURUN 001
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2023-02-27 13:29:14 |
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Most of the group thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were well drawn, and it was felt the book really described the difficulties for trans children. 3 or 4 of our group thought it wasn't particularly well-written and that the main character and storyline weren't particularly credible. |
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By: CHCH 064
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2023-01-25 12:44:11 |
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Great discussion on people's experiences of people who struggled with their gender. Book well thought of and cleverly constructed. Great characterisation with contrasts in nature. Book notes well done but questions could have probed further. |
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By: MAST 008
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2022-11-21 14:04:02 |
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Compelling and confronting. Written with empathy and very well developed characters. Sad but hopeful. The content was outside the lifestyle of our group in general so it gave a real insight and understanding of transgender issues. |
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By: WANAK 010
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2022-10-09 15:49:30 |
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One of the most thought provoking books weve read this year. We enjoyed the character portrayals and so many themes to discuss. Heartwarming and heartbreaking. |
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By: DUNED 061
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2022-08-01 12:11:47 |
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We all loved this book! |
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By: OMAR 001
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2022-07-18 13:32:54 |
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All who read this awesome book really enjoyed it and learnt new things. A real eyeopener and very well-written. Highly recommend. |
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By: WAIHEK 002
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2022-06-29 11:20:15 |
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Everyone loved it. We have a member with a trans child - apparently this book is well regarded in the trans community. |
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By: TIMAR 022
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2022-06-08 14:33:48 |
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We all enjoyed this book. It gave insight into the challenges around gender. |
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By: CHCH 317
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2021-11-17 12:03:57 |
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Those who read the book enjoyed it. It provoked quite a discussion on the difficulties those with gender issues experience. We found it a little difficult to get into, but once into the body of the story it was quite an emotional experience, confronting in places and sad. Recommended. |
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By: NEWP 014
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2021-09-17 13:44:19 |
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Great thought-provoking read. Raw, honest and gritty. Prompted good discussion. |
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By: CHCH 481
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2021-08-02 12:39:29 |
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"Gripping, insightful, thought provoking, heart maiming and heartbreaking". Extremely likeable main characters. We could see it as an amazing miniseries. Some unexpectedly delightful moments. Some thought some plot lines were slightly contrived. |
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